October 2022

Week Duration: 03/10/2022 - 03/10/2023

Practice Test 89: IPC, 1860

Practice Test : Indian Penal Code, 1860: Topic :General Principles

of Criminal Liability - I : Level : Medium

- Attempting all questions is compulsory.

- Please see the Mains Answer-writing guidelines shared in email for

greater details on marking and submissions.

Question 1:

What are the constituent elements of crime? Elaborately discuss mens rea
with relevant case law. (8 marks)

Approach:

Introduction:

Brief about the concept of Criminal Liability and its origin.

Body:

● Elaborate the Mens Rea and actus reus as element of Criminal Liability

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 ● Write about constituents of a crime have the following ingredients: Human
Being, Mens Rea, Actus Reus, and Harm Caused.

Conclusion:

Conclude your answer in 2-3 lines

Question 2:

“Intention and the act both must concur to constitute a crime.” Explain. (8
marks)

Approach:

Introduction:

Brief that the concept of Fault-based liability revolves around the idea of ‘ Actus facit
reum nisi mens sit rea’

Body:

● Elaborate the concept of Fault based liability

● Explain Mens Rea ( Along with this knowledge, intention and reason to
believe)

● Explain Actus Reus

Conclusion:

Conclude your answer in 2- 3 lines.

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