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What is the status of the doctrine of mens rea under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Mens rea applies where an offence’s definition requires a particular mental element. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita uses terms such as intention, knowledge and dishonesty; the…

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What is the status of the doctrine of mens rea under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Mens rea applies where an offence’s definition requires a particular mental element. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita uses terms such as intention, knowledge and dishonesty; the required state of mind depends on the offence.

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