Section 21N/AEXCEPTION
Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.
Full Text
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.
Plain English Summary
Conditional immunity for children aged 7-12 based on their maturity.
Punishment
N/A
Practical Note
Known as "Doli Capax" (conditionally capable). The burden is on the prosecution to prove the child had sufficient maturity.
हिंदी पाठ
कोई बात अपराध नहीं है जो सात वर्ष से अधिक और बारह वर्ष से कम आयु के ऐसे बालक द्वारा की जाती है जिसने अपनी समझ की उतनी परिपक्वता प्राप्त नहीं की है कि वह उस अवसर पर अपने आचरण की प्रकृति और परिणामों का निर्णय कर सके।