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Nature, Definition, Meaning and Elements of Crime Mens Rea Mens rea, a Latin term meaning “guilty mind,” is a legal concept referring to the mental state of a person who commits a crime. It is one of the essential elements of criminal liability, alongside actus reus, which means “guilty act.” In essence, mens rea signifies the criminal intent or knowledge that accompanies the commission of a crime. It emphasizes that a person cannot be held criminally responsible for an act unless they had a guilty mind while committing it. There are different levels of mens rea, ranging from: Specific intent:…

This article discusses the Doctrine of Res Judicata under Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). Doctrine of Res Judicata under Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code How do we know whether a person can file a suit again or not? Under what conditions can a suit be refiled? This article answers such questions by explaining the principle of Res Judicata under Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code. History and Origin The doctrine of Res Judicata has a long historical background. It was recognized by ancient Hindu jurists as “Purva Nyaya” (former judgment) and was also understood…