Library/BNS/Section 20
Section 20N/AEXCEPTION

Act of a child under seven years of age.

Full Text

Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.

Plain English Summary

Complete legal immunity for children under 7 years old (Doli Incapax).

Punishment

N/A

Practical Note

Legally, a child this young is deemed unable to understand the nature or consequences of their actions.

हिंदी पाठ

कोई बात अपराध नहीं है जो सात वर्ष से कम आयु के बालक द्वारा की जाती है।