The principle “Actus reus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” means?
- An act does not make a person guilty unless there is a guilty mind
- An act alone is enough for guilt
- Only intention matters
- None of these
Explanation
It is a fundamental principle of criminal law requiring both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty intention (mens rea) for liability.
Without mens rea, mere acts usually do not constitute a crime.
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