Which is not an ingredient in means rea ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

Which is not an ingredient in means rea:

Strict or absolute liability

Public nuisance

Ignorance of law is no excuse – maxim

All are correct.

- Option 1: Strict or absolute liability

- This is a legal concept where liability is imposed regardless of fault or mens rea.

- Mens rea (Latin for "guilty mind") is not required to prove strict liability offenses.

- Option 2: Public nuisance

- This is a type of crime that affects the community or public at large.

- Mens rea is usually not a major factor in proving public nuisance cases.

- Option 3: Ignorance of law is no excuse – maxim

- This is a legal principle stating that lack of knowledge of the law does not absolve one from liability.

- This principle does not relate to the concept of mens rea.

- Option 4: All are correct

- All listed options do not have mens rea as an ingredient.

- Correct Answer: Option 4

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