You are referring to the case from 1882 (Meiji 15), which is a famous early Japanese criminal case concerning libel (defamation) against the Emperor.
Detail how is applied in Indian criminal law. emperor vs umi 1882 top
The 1880 Criminal Code introduced Western-style legal concepts, including a provision that was a crime not because the Emperor was sacred, but because it could disturb public order. The court had to decide: You are referring to the case from 1882
: The central question was whether the master could be held liable even if they had no personal knowledge or intent to commit the crime (strict liability) or if the prosecution had to prove a "guilty mind". The court had to decide: : The central
(the act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty). However, by 1882, Indian law had codified many of these "guilty mind" requirements directly into specific sections (e.g., "voluntarily," "fraudulently") to ensure administrative efficiency. teachmint.storage.googleapis.com Case Law Evolution