Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 21
Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
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BNS Section 21 deals with act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding and replaces IPC 83.
Bare act text — BNS 21
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.
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What was BNS Section 21 in the IPC?
BNS Section 21 (Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding) replaces Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 83 is now BNS 21.
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Nearby BNS sections
- 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 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age
- 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
- BNS 26 — Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit