BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age.
Replaces IPC Section 82.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
Nearby sections
- 17 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.
- 18 Accident in doing a lawful act.
- 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
- 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
- 22 Act of a person of unsound mind.
- 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
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