Section 83. Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

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Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number: 83

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

83. Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

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.