Question

    “doli incapax” is a word used for?

    A A person of unsound mind Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A child under 7 years of age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A child under 12 years of age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A drunk person accused for an offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 82 IPC provides for this concept. A child below 7 years of age is treated as “doli incapax” and is used as a defence for acts committed by him. As, he is presumed to be innocent.

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