The principle of ex injuria non oritur jus means:
Correct answer: A. No benefit can be received from an illegal act
- A. No benefit can be received from an illegal act
- B. A legal right flows from an illegal act
- C. A State can go on war in case of an injury
- D. None of these
Explanation
Ex injuria non oritur jus means that a legal right cannot arise from an unlawful act. The maxim prevents a State from deriving a valid title or advantage from its own illegality.
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