In *GirjaNath v. State*, the Supreme Court described **mens rea** as a…

Question

In *GirjaNath v. State*, the Supreme Court described **mens rea** as a loose term of elastic signification covering a wide range of mental status and conditions. Which three forms did the Court identify as the important constituents of mens rea?

Accepted Answer

A. {'text': 'Intention, negligence and recklessness', 'label': 'A'}

1. The Supreme Court in *GirjaNath v. State* defined **mens rea** broadly.
2. It said the term has "elastic signification" and is judged from external conduct by objective standards.
3. The three important forms it listed are: **Intention** (purpose with which an act is done), **Negligence** (failure of duty to take care) and **Recklessness** (foresight of risk consciously taken).
4. Hence option (A) is correct; the others list related ideas but are not the trio named in the judgment.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws, Lesson 9 (Indian Penal Code, 1860), pp. 205-224._

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{'text': 'Motive, knowledge and rashness mentioned in the leading judgment', 'label': 'B'}

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{'text': 'Knowledge, foresight and probability mentioned in the judgment', 'label': 'C'}

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{'text': 'Volition, deliberation and premeditation mentioned in the judgment', 'label': 'D'}