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Principle: For a crime to occur, there must be both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty mind or intention (mens rea).
Fact: While driving, Sunil was cut off by another vehicle, which resulted in a small dent on his car. In a fit of rage, Sunil overtook the other vehicle and blocked its path with his car. He then got out of the car with a cricket bat and repeatedly asked the driver of the other vehicle to come out of the vehicle, screaming, ”Come out now, I will kill you.”
Is Sunil guilty of a crime?

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In cases involving threats, focus on both the intention and the act to determine the presence of a crime.
  • Yes, Sunil has exhibited both actus reus (getting out of the car with a bat) and guilty mind (screaming the threat to kill).
  • No, getting out with a bat might indicate an intention to harm but merely screaming does not indicate an intention to kill.
  • Yes, Sunil clearly had a guilty mind which is indicated by the threat to kill, and a bat can be used to kill.
  • There is insufficient information to decide.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Sunil exhibited both actus reus (the act of getting out with a bat) and mens rea (the threat to kill). These factors point to the intention to cause harm.
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