This article describes the difference between accident and Intention.
Accident
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There is no “means rea” in accident.
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Accidents are of two kinds: (i) Culpable (ii) Inevitable.
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Strict liability is not imposed.
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It is excusable.
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Consequences are not foreseen.
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Intention
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There may be “mens rea” in intention.
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Mens are means “guilty intention”.
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Strict liability is imposed.
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It is not excusable.
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Consequences can be foreseen.