Section 21 of BNS Vs Section 83 of IPC

Section 21 of the BNS and Section 83 of the IPC are virtually identical in their provisions, both focusing on the criminal liability of children aged between seven and twelve years. They establish that children within this age range may be exempt from criminal prosecution if they lack sufficient maturity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions.
These sections embody the doctrine of conditional immunity, recognizing that children develop at different rates and that a one-size-fits-all approach to criminal liability is inappropriate for this age group. The emphasis on assessing the child's maturity ensures that the legal system takes into account the child's developmental stage, protecting those who are not yet capable of making fully informed decisions while allowing for the possibility of holding more mature children accountable when appropriate.

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