Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Insanity — Absence of Motive Not Sufficient to Infer Insanity

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Lack of motive does not prove insanity. The principle applies to criminal law. Motive is not an essential element of a crime. The rule prevents speculative inferences. The accused must adduce positive evidence of insanity. The principle is well-established.

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