Question

Under which Section of BNS 2023, an offence committed by a child of seven years of age is not to be considered a crime?

• A. Section 22
• B. Section 21
• C. Section 19
• D. Section 20

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Section 20 of the BNS 2023 specifies that an offence committed by a child below the age of seven years will not be considered a crime. This provision ensures that children who are too young to understand the consequences of their actions are not held criminally liable.