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Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea implies that:

A. Mere act or illegal omission on the part of the accused makes him liable under criminal law

B. Mere guilty mind coupled with motive behind the crime makes the accused liable under the criminal law

C. Guilty mind of the accused coupled with desire to give effect to the guilty mind is sufficient to make the accused liable under the criminal law

D. No act per se is criminal unless accompanied by guilty mind

Answer: Option D


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