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## [Section 21 of BNS: Criminal Responsibility of Children Aged 7 to 12](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-21-of-bns-criminal-responsibility-of-children-aged-7-to-12/20895)

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**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-21-of-bns-criminal-responsibility-of-children-aged-7-to-12/20895 "2025-03-28T01:33:08Z")

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Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) states that if a child between 7 and 12 years of age commits an act, it will not be considered an offense if the child has not attained sufficient matur…