Question

Actus reus belongs to which of the following laws?
A. Religious laws
B. Criminal laws
C. Civil laws
D. Contract laws

Answer 1

Hint:
> Actus reus refers to the act or omission that consist of physical elements of a crime.
> Actus is an act or things done specifically.
> Actus reus is a roman word which means “guilty act”.

Complete answer:
Option A) Religious laws – is an incorrect answer because actus reus does not belong to religious law. Religious law refers to ethical and moral codes taught by the religions. Example: Hindu law, Christian law, etc. thus, it is incorrect here.

Option B) Criminal law – is a correct answer because actus reus belongs to the criminal law. Actus reus refers to the act or omission that consist of physical elements of a crime. It is roman word which means “guilty act”.

Optiom C) Civil laws – is an incorrect answer because actus reus does not belongs to the civil laws. Civil law defines the rights and responsibilities of individuals, government or non government organisations in their interactions with each other. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Option D) Contract laws – is an incorrect answer because actus reus does not belongs to the contract laws. A contract is a legally enforceable because it fulfils the requirement and approval of the law. Thus, it is incorrect here.

Therefore the correct answer is B

Note
> Criminal law is the law which is related to crime.

Example: murder, theft, drunken driving, etc.

> There are two types of criminal law which are Felony and misdemeanor.
> Criminal law is concerned with the punishment of individuals who commit crimes.