“DOLI INCAPAX” — means ” incapable of committing a crime .”
recognized under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 as a general exception which grants an absolute immunity to the children under the age of 7
years from the criminal liability.
” NECESSITAS NON HABET LEGEM” — means “necessity knows no law.”
incorporated under Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
” CRIMEN TRAHIT PERSONAM” — means “the crime carries the person.”
incorporated under Section 2 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ( Intra- territorial jurisdiction.
“ACTUS NON FACIT REUM NISI MENS SIT REA” — means that that for any act to be illegal in nature, the act must be done with a guilty mind or intention.
It is derived from the component of mens rea and explains the application of mens rea in the criminal matters.
“DE MINIMIS NON CURAT LEX” — means “law does not notice trifles.”
incorporated under Section 95 of the Indian Penal Code.
“VOLENTI NON FIT INJURIA” — means ” one who consents suffers no injury.”
under Sections 87-93 of the Indian Penal code.
“AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM” — means “hear the other side.”
it denotes that every party shall get an opportunity of hearing and no one shall go unheard in a case. this doctrine is based on the principles of natural justice and ensures a fair hearing and fair justice to both the parties.