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Section 20 BNS — Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 12

Open in NyayaOfficial PDF, page 12

20.Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.

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