BNS Section 21: Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.— 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.

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

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