Bare ActsThe indian penal code, 1860

Section 83

Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding.

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

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