In every statute, mens rea is to be implied unless the contrary is sho – McqOptions

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1.	In every statute, mens rea is to be implied unless the contrary is shown. : This view was expressed in-
A.	Sherras v. De Rutzen
B.	R. v. Dudley & Stephen
C.	Harding v. Price
D.	R. v. Prince.
Answer» B. R. v. Dudley & Stephen

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