Indian Penal Code, 1860
Act of a child under seven years of age.—
Section
82
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
82. Act of a child under seven years of age.—
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
What is IPC Section 82 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 82. Act of a child under seven years of age.—
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
What is the punishment for Dhara 82 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 82 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 82 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 82 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 82 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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