Question

In criminal law, intention is an essential constituent of offence. In law of torts ____________________.

• A. intention is relevant
• B. intention is irrelevant
• C. both A and B
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

intention is irrelevant

A tortious liability may arise if a person causes an injury related the victim's life, property, reputation, etc. This liability is civil in nature. In law of tort, the liability can be incurred regardless of whether the injury was inflicted intentionally or by accident. Unlike tort, the presence of mens rea is pertinent in criminal law.