IPC Section 82
IPC Section 82 – Act of a Child Under Seven Years of Age
Text of IPC Section 82:
"Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age."
✅ Explanation:
A child below 7 years old is considered incapable of committing a crime under Indian law.
This legal principle is based on the doctrine of doli incapax — Latin for "incapable of evil".
The law assumes that a child under 7 lacks the mental capacity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions.
🧒 Example:
If a 6-year-old child accidentally causes harm or even death while playing, no criminal liability arises under IPC. The act is not considered an offence.
🔄 Related Section:
Section 83 IPC covers acts by children above 7 but below 12, where liability depends on whether the child has sufficient maturity to judge the nature and consequences of their conduct.
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