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Under section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, below what age is an act by a child…

Section 20 sets an unconditional threshold of under seven years. Section 21 separately protects a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to judge…

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Under section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, below what age is an act by a child categorically outside criminal liability?

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Section 20 sets an unconditional threshold of under seven years.

Section 21 separately protects a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to judge the nature and consequences of the conduct on that occasion.

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Option A

Section 20 uses seven years. Eighteen would extend the categorical exception beyond the statutory threshold.

Option B

Fifteen exceeds the age threshold in section 20.

Option C

Section 21 considers maturity in its separate age band. Ten is outside the categorical under-seven exception.

Option D

Section 20 excludes acts done by a child under seven years of age.

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