Section 83Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

Chapter IV — General Exceptions

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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.

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