Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
III · Section 21

Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 21