Facts of the Case A and B were political rivals contesting the same election. A believed that B was likely to win the election, which […]
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A gives to B a coin which he knows, but B does not know, to be counterfeit. B passes it to c When C counts his cash, he discovers the coin to be counterfeit. Can B claim immunity Discuss.
Facts of the Case A gives a coin to B, knowing fully well that the coin is counterfeit. However, B is unaware of the counterfeit […]
Define ‘mens rea’ and discuss the view of Salmond
Memory Aid for Mens Rea and Salmond’s View Criminal law is based on the fundamental principle that punishment should be imposed only when there is […]
Mensrea
Meaning and Concept of Mens Rea Mens rea is a fundamental principle of criminal law which means “guilty mind.” It refers to the mental element […]
A’ is charged for committing murder of ‘B’. ‘A’ contends tfrat by reason of unsoundness of mind he did not know the nature of the Act. On whom the burden of proof lies? Discuss.
Facts of the Case A is charged with committing the murder of B.During the trial, A raises the defence that he was of unsound mind […]
‘A’ is accused of cheating ‘B’ by placing an order and receiving goods with intention of not paying for them. The evidence is sought to be given when on previous occasions A placed order for some goods, received the same and did not pay in due time. Will those previous instances be relevant and if so, under which provision of the Indian Evidence Act?
Facts of the Case ‘A’ is accused of cheating ‘B’ by placing an order for certain goods, receiving the goods, and dishonestly failing to pay […]
A, accused of murder, alleges that, by reason of unsoundness of mind, he did not know the nature of the act. Decide
Facts of the Case ‘A’ is accused of murder. During the trial, he alleges that at the time of committing the act, he was of […]
X, a frustrated lover, stabbed a young girl causing her death. When charged for the offence of murder, he pleaded insanity as defence and produced some medical evidence. Decide
Facts of the Case X, a young man, was emotionally disturbed due to rejection in love. In a state of frustration or emotional turmoil, he […]
Explain the scope of the maxim “Actus non Tacit reum mini mens sit rea.”
Historical Background and Evolution of the Maxim Criminal law rests on a foundational principle that has shaped modern jurisprudence for centuries—the Latin maxim “Actus non […]
Define “Theft” and explain the essentials of the offence of Theft.
Legal Definition of Theft (Section 378 IPC) Theft is one of the oldest and most common offences recognized in criminal law. Every legal system has […]