21. 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.
IPC Section 83 in BNS: Section 21
Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding) corresponds to Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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