Ignorantia juris non excusat.
The above is a maxim meaning ignorance of the law is no excuse, is a foundational principle in India’s legal system, as affirmed by the Supreme Court. This principle means that individuals are expected to be aware of and adhere to the law, regardless of whether they actually know the law. It emphasizes that everyone is presumed to know the law and cannot escape liability by claiming they were unaware of it.


