Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 20
Act of a child under seven years of age
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BNS Section 20 deals with act of a child under seven years of age and replaces IPC 82.
Bare act text — BNS 20
20. Act of a child under seven years of age.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 20 in the IPC?
BNS Section 20 (Act of a child under seven years of age) replaces Section 82 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 82 is now BNS 20.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 15 — Act of Judge when acting judicially
- BNS 16 — Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court
- BNS 17 — Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
- BNS 18 — Accident in doing a lawful act
- BNS 19 — Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
- BNS 21 — Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
- BNS 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind
- BNS 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- BNS 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
- BNS 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent