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A child of 9 years of age stole a gold necklace and immediately afterwards sold it to the accused. Is he guilty of theft?

A. The child is not guilty as he lacked a Sufficient maturity of understanding

B. The child is guilty as he has attained a sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion

C. The child is not guilty, as he was below 12 years of age

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B


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