IPC 83 vs BNS 21: Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. All of the old wording is kept; nothing removed and 3 words added.
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IPC section 83Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.
BNS section 21Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.
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