If Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea is a cardinal principal 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 with out 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.

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The principle "Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" translates to "an act does not make anyone guilty unless there is a guilty mind," indicating that for an act to be considered a crime, there must be both a physical act (actus reus) and a guilty mind or intent (mens rea).

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