Correct option is B
The principle of
doli incapax, meaning "incapable of crime," is provided under Section 82 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This Section exempts children below seven years of age from criminal liability as they are presumed incapable of forming criminal intent.
Information Booster: Section 82 embodies the legal principle that very young children cannot be held responsible for crimes because they lack the intellectual capacity to understand the consequences of their actions.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a) Incorrect: Section 81 refers to acts done in good faith to prevent harm.
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(c) Incorrect: Section 84 deals with the defense of insanity.
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(d) Incorrect: Section 87 deals with consent in harm-causing acts.
