CSEET · Business Laws and Management · Introduction to Law
The maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' means that:
The maxim means that ignorance of law is no excuse. Every person is presumed to know the law of the land, so someone who breaks a legal rule cannot escape liability by saying they were unaware of it. A mistake of fact may differ.
- AIgnorance of fact is no excuse for any act
- BIgnorance of law is no excuseCorrect
- CIgnorance of the judge is no excuse
- DIgnorance of a contract term can be excused
Explanation
The maxim 'ignorantia juris non excusat' means ignorance of law is not an excuse. A person cannot escape liability by claiming they did not know the law. Option A confuses law with fact, as a genuine mistake of fact may sometimes be a defence.
Did you get it right without looking?
One question tells you little. A timed set on Introduction to Law shows your real accuracy, how long you take and where you lose marks.
More Introduction to Law questions
- Match the source of law with its description: (P) Precedent, (Q) Legislation, (R) Custom, (S) Delegated legislation. (1) Rules made by an au…
- Under the General Clauses Act, 1897, unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the masculine gender in a Central Act are taken …
- A statute penalises any person who "keeps a dog, cat, or other domestic pet" in a notified heritage building. Ravi keeps a pet python in the…
- A statute prohibits 'selling cattle, sheep, goats or other animals' in a certain market. Ravi sells a parrot there. Applying the rule of eju…
- Consider the statements: I. Public law regulates the relationship between the State and individuals. II. Private law regulates the relations…
- The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India are contained in which Part, and what is their enforceability?