Bare ActsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version)

Section 21

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Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.

Section 21 – The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version) | DailyLaw.ai