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    Question

    Under Section 21 of the BNS, 2023 (formerly Section 83

    of the IPC), a child between the ages of 7 and 12 is exempt from criminal liability if it is proven that: 
    A The child was acting under the direct influence of a peer group. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The child had not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of their conduct on that occasion. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The child is enrolled in a primary educational institution. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The act committed is categorized as a 'petty offence' under the BNS. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The parents of the child were unaware of the child's whereabouts during the act. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is  Option 2 .   The law provides  qualified immunity  to children in this age bracket, meaning their liability depends entirely on their individual mental maturity at the time of the incident.  

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