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A child who doesn't understand or distinguish between the right and the wrong is called as doli incapax. This is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code 1860.

A. Section 86

B. Section 87

C. Section 84

D. Section 83

E. Section 82

Answer: Option E

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Section 82: This section provides that a child under the age of seven years is considered incapable of committing an offence due to a lack of understanding of right and wrong. It introduces the principle of doli incapax, meaning "incapable of crime."

Section 83: This section extends the principle of doli incapax to children aged between 7 and 12 years, provided they do not have sufficient maturity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions.

Section 84: This section deals with the defence of insanity. It states that a person who, at the time of committing an offence, is incapable of understanding the nature of the act due to unsoundness of mind, cannot be held liable.

Section 86: This section pertains to offences committed while intoxicated. It provides that a person who voluntarily consumes an intoxicant and commits an offence shall be held liable unless the intoxication was administered without their knowledge or against their will.

Section 87: This section provides that acts not intended to cause harm and which a person consents to, such as participation in lawful sports, do not amount to an offence.

Conclusion: Among these sections, Section 82 specifically addresses the concept of doli incapax for children under seven years of age. Therefore, the correct answer is Section 82.

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  1. Sakshi Kapil
    Sakshi Kapil:
    9 months ago

    E is correct

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