Section 21 Earlier IPC 83
Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
Chapter 3: General exceptions
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 18Accident in doing a lawful actIPC 80
- 19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harmIPC 81
- 20Act of a child under seven years of ageIPC 82
- 22Act of a person of unsound mindIPC 84
- 23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his willIPC 85
- 24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicatedIPC 86