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IPC Section 82 in BNS: Section 20

Act of a child under seven years of age

Section 82 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act of a child under seven years of age) corresponds to Section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BNS Section 20

20. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.

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