Question

    What is the status of an act done by a child under seven

    years of age?
    A It is considered an offence if the child has the intent to commit it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It is considered an offence, but the child may be given leniency due to age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is not considered an offence, as nothing is an offence done by a child under seven years of age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It is only considered an offence if the act causes harm to others Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It is considered a civil wrong rather than a criminal offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 82. Act of a child under seven years of age.—Nothing is an offence which is done by a child underseven years of age.

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