Criminal Law

actus reus
Criminal Law

Actus Reus

Actus Reus is the action the person takes to perform the criminal act. This is the physical action behind the crime. One important thing to note is that, if the physical action is a reflex, this is not criminal. Law a criminal action regarded as a constituent element of a crime, as compared with the state of mind of the perpetrator.

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Difference Between Police Custody And Judicial Custody
Criminal Law

Difference Between Police Custody And Judicial Custody

The word ‘custody’ means apprehending someone for protective care. The words “custody” and “arrest” are not synonymous. It is true that in every arrest there is custody but vice versa is not true. Mere utterance of words or gesture or flickering of eyes does not amount to arrest. Actual seizure or touch of a person’s body with a view to arresting is necessary.

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