Q. If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal of criminal law, then which oneof the following statements correctly reflects the above principle? (Solved)
1. Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime with out mens re
2. Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea
3. To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea
4. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.
- c. To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea