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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 gives a child under seven an absolute exemption…

Section 20 gives an absolute exemption to a child under seven. Section 21 addresses a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to judge the nature…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 gives a child under seven an absolute exemption from criminal liability?

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Section 20 gives an absolute exemption to a child under seven. Section 21 addresses a child above seven and under twelve who lacks sufficient maturity to judge the nature and consequences of the conduct.

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Option A

Section 18 concerns accidents during a lawful act done with proper care and caution.

Option B

Section 20 makes an act by a child under seven exempt without a maturity inquiry.

Option C

Section 21 provides a maturity-dependent exemption in the older age band stated there.

Option D

Section 26 addresses acts done in good faith for a person's benefit with consent, subject to its conditions.

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