Mens Rea is an essential element in every offence except in ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

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Mens Rea is an essential element in every offence except in :

Cases criminal in form but which are really only a summary made of enforcing a civil right

Cases not criminal in any real sense.

Cases of public nuisance.

All of these.

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Cases criminal in form but which are really only a summary mode of enforcing a civil right often don't require mens rea. These cases might have a criminal label but mainly deal with civil rights enforcement.

- Option 2: Cases not criminal in any real sense generally lack the requirement of mens rea. Examples include regulatory offenses or minor administrative issues.

- Option 3: Cases of public nuisance often do not require mens rea. These are offenses impacting the community or public at large, where the focus is on preventing harm rather than the intent of the doer.

- Answer: Option 4: All of these.