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If actus non tacit reum nisi mens siti rea is a cardinal principle of criminal law, then which one of the following statements correctly reflects the above principle?

A. Mens rea is an essential element of a crime and there cannot be a crime without mens rea

B. Criminal liability under Indian Law always implies mens rea

C. To constitute a crime there must be actus reus and mens rea

D. Actus reus is not always necessary to constitute a crime

Answer: Option C

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