Question

Who can not be held liable for committing a crime?

• A. A child below the age of 7 years.
• B. A child in the age group of 7-12 years.
• C. An abandoned child below the age of 18 years.
• D. All are liable for committing a crime. No exception.

Hint:

When dealing with criminal law, remember that children under 7 years are considered incapable of committing a crime, and the law assumes they lack the requisite intent.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

According to the Indian Penal Code, Section 82, a child below the age of 7 years cannot be held criminally liable for any offence. A child above this age but below 12 years can be held criminally liable only if it can be proved that the child had the mental capacity to understand the nature of the crime.