What is the age of a child if he is to be exempted from criminal liability ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

What is the age of a child if he is to be exempted from criminal liability?

Below 10 years

Below 7 years

Below 6 years

Below 12 years.

- Option 1: Below 10 years

- Some jurisdictions set the age of criminal responsibility at 10 years or older.

- Children below this age may not be held liable for criminal actions.

- Option 2: Below 7 years

- Common in several legal systems that consider children under 7 incapable of forming intent.

- Recognized by older common law traditions.

- Option 3: Below 6 years

- Less common age threshold internationally.

- Usually considered too young for criminal responsibility.

- Option 4: Below 12 years

- Some countries have a higher age threshold for criminal liability.

- Recognizes developing capacity for moral judgment.

Correct Answer: Option 2: Below 7 years

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