If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal of criminal law, then which one of the following statements correctly reflects the above principle?

Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.

Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime with out mens rea.

Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea

To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea

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1.	If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal of criminal law, then which one of the following statements correctly reflects the above principle?
A.	Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime with out mens rea.
B.	Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea
C.	To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea
D.	Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.
Answer» D. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime.