BNS Section 20: Act of a child under seven years of age | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Act of a child under seven years of age.—Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Nature of Offense
Depends on original offence
Bail Eligibility
Depends on original offence
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence