[Solved] Point out incorrect response. Actus reus and mens rea are the two important elements of a crime. Actus reus may be defined as ‘such result of human conduct as the law seeks to prevent.’ It is made up of three constituent parts, namely :

Q.	Point out incorrect response. Actus reus and mens rea are the two important elements of a crime. Actus reus may be defined as ‘such result of human conduct as the law seeks to prevent.’ It is made up of three constituent parts, namely :
A.	Act may be done voluntarily or involuntarily.
B.	Such act as is ‘prohibited by law.’
C.	Human action which is usually termed as ‘conduct’.
D.	The result of such act in the specified circumstances i.e., injury.
Answer» A. Act may be done voluntarily or involuntarily.

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