The lesson defines **actus reus** as the third essential element of cr…

Question

The lesson defines **actus reus** as the third essential element of crime. Which formulation matches the textbook definition?

Accepted Answer

A. {'text': 'Such result of voluntary human conduct which law prohibits; the doing of some willed act', 'label': 'A'}

1. Lesson 9 defines *actus reus* as "such result of voluntary human conduct which law prohibits" and adds that an "act is a willed movement of body".
2. The definition therefore captures two ideas — a result the law prohibits AND a willed (voluntary) act bringing it about.
3. The mental condition (option A) describes mens rea, not actus reus. Involuntary movement (option C) cannot be an act. Motive (option D) is distinct from actus reus.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws, Lesson 9 (Indian Penal Code, 1860), pp. 205-224._

Answer

{'text': 'The mental condition accompanying a willed movement of the body', 'label': 'B'}

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{'text': 'Any movement of the body whether voluntary or involuntary that produces injury', 'label': 'C'}

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{'text': 'The motive that drives the accused to bring about a prohibited consequence', 'label': 'D'}