R. v. Dudley and Stephens
(1884) 14 QBD 273 · Queen's Bench
Necessity is not a defence to murder.
Unit IV · Jurisprudence
Mens rea, accident and theories of liability
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 14–44 | General exceptions including accident and infancy |
Landmark cases
State of Maharashtra v. M.H. George
AIR 1965 SC 722 · Supreme Court of India
Statute may create strict criminal liability.