CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-4

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    An insane person is exempted from criminal liability because

    A)  his mind is not clear

    B)  crimes are committed out of impulse

    C)  means rea is lacking in him

    D)  None of the answers is correct

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    According to the Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 both Assertion A and Reason R are correct and R is the correct explanation of (A) As per Section 83 of IPC, nothing is an offence, which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct.


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