Landmark Judgment
State of Maharashtra v. M.H. George (1965): 34 Kilograms of Gold and the Question of Guilty Mind
Nyaya Prep • Published • 3 min read
State of Maharashtra v. M.H. George (1964) decided that mens rea is not required for an offence under Section 23(1-A) of FERA. This post covers the facts, the issues, both sides' arguments, the majority and the dissent, why the case matters for strict liability and how to answer questions on it in judiciary exams. A comparison table sets the majority and dissent side by side for quick revision.
- State of Maharashtra v. M.H. George
- Mens Rea
- Strict Liability
- FERA Section 23(1-A)
- Ignorance of Law
- Civil Judge Exam
- PCS J Exam
- APO Exam