Section 83 of IPC : Section 83: Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 10-year-old boy, finds a wallet on the street and takes it home without informing anyone. His parents discover the wallet and realize it belongs to their neighbor. They return it and apologize for Ravi's actions. Under Section 83 of The Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi's act of taking the wallet is not considered an offense because he is under twelve years old and may not have the maturity to understand the consequences of his actions.

Example 2:

Anita, an 11-year-old girl, gets into a fight with another child at school and accidentally breaks the other child's glasses. The school authorities call Anita's parents and discuss the incident. Since Anita is under twelve and may not fully comprehend the repercussions of her actions, she is not held criminally responsible under Section 83 of The Indian Penal Code 1860. Instead, the school and parents focus on counseling and educating her about appropriate behavior.