Section 21 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
21. 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.