| An injury caused without mens rea might be grounds for civil liability but typically not for criminal. |
| The mens rea or mental element of a crime is usually based on the intention of the accused at the time. |
| There was no requirement in the relevant act that his mens rea should relate to a named victim. |
| If there is no mens rea such as in an accident, an individual cannot be found guilty of a crime requiring criminal intent. |
| The lack of mens rea is what protects a two-year-old from facing charges of theft. |
| The Apex Court accepted the contention of the petitioners that mens rea is necessary for commission of offences under these Sections. |
