Question

The various words used to denote Mens Rea under the IPC and are defined in the code itself are

• A. Voluntary, dishonestly, fraudulently & reason to believe
• B. Corruptly and want only
• C. Malignantly and maliciously
• D. Rashly and negligently

Hint:

Mens Rea under IPC is expressed through specific terms like "dishonestly," "fraudulently," and "voluntarily."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Mens Rea.
Mens Rea means "guilty mind," a mental state indicating intention or knowledge of wrongdoing.

Step 2: IPC terminology.
Indian Penal Code defines certain terms expressing mental element:
- "Voluntarily" (Sec. 39 IPC)
- "Dishonestly" (Sec. 24 IPC)
- "Fraudulently" (Sec. 25 IPC)
- "Reason to believe" (Sec. 26 IPC)

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct group is (A).