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Chapter IV · General Exceptions

83. Act of child above 7 and under 12 of immature understanding

Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above the age of 7 years and under the age of 12 years, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.

Report

Chapter V

Abetment

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Offences Relating to Army, Navy, Air Force and Police

Chapter VIII

Offences Against Public Tranquillity

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences