Strict liability in criminal law arises where:
A. The accused is liable only when his actus rea is accompanied with mens rea
B. Mere guilty mind (mens rea) makes the accused liable for punishment
C. There must be an attempt to commit an offence irrespective of the consequence ensuing
D. Mere act or illegal omission of the accused makes him liable for punishment irrespective of his guilty mind (mens rea)
Answer: Option D

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