Multiple choice

Assertion (A): Nothing is an offence which causes slight harm. Reason (R) : Law does not take care of trivials

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is a correct explanation of (A)

  2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is no a correct explanation of (A)

  3. (A) is true but (R) is false

  4. (A) is false but (R) is true
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Explanation

The assertion that slight harm causes no offense and the reason that law ignores trivial matters are both true. The reason correctly explains the assertion - legal systems follow the de minimis principle (the law does not concern itself with trifles). This principle prevents courts from being overwhelmed by insignificant matters. Slight harm, by definition, lacks the gravity required for criminal liability.

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