BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 21 — Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
Replaces IPC Section 83.
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.
Nearby sections
- 18 Accident in doing a lawful act.
- 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
- 20 Act of a child under seven years of age.
- 22 Act of a person of unsound mind.
- 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
- 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
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