Answer-Under Section 21 of the BNS, 2023 (formerly Section 83 of the IPC), a child between the ages of 7 an...

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

C , 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.

B The child had not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of their conduct on that occasion.

C The child is enrolled in a primary educational institution.

D The act committed is categorized as a 'petty offence' under the BNS.

E The parents of the child were unaware of the child's whereabouts during the act.

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