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Under section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, nothing is an offence when done by a child under…

Section 20 provides absolute immunity for a child under seven years. Section 21 separately addresses a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to…

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Under section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, nothing is an offence when done by a child under what age?

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Section 20 provides absolute immunity for a child under seven years. Section 21 separately addresses a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to judge the nature and consequences of the conduct. That conditional protection does not give blanket immunity to everyone under twelve.

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Option A

Absolute section 20 immunity does not extend to every child under twelve.

Option B

Ten years is not the absolute threshold.

Option C

Fourteen years is not the absolute threshold.

Option D

Section 20 absolutely exempts acts done by a child under seven.

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