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.
Section 83: Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860
Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
|---|---|
| Section | 83 |
| Marginal note | Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
| Judgments citing it | 2 |
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- APL/368/2016 of SHEZMIN IMTIAZ MOMIN Vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORSBombay High Court · 2024-01-09
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