| Direction: Given below are the statements of facts of the case. After statement of facts, legal principles are given apply the principles to the facts of the case and select the most appropriate answer from among the four alternatives. |
| Principle Acts done by children below 12 years of age are not offences, if they are not mature enough to understand the nature and consequences of the acts. |
| Facts Sahil, a child of 10 years of age, find a gold coin in his uncle's home. He gives the coin to his sister Rachna, who is 8 year old The uncle reports the matter to the police. The police conduct a search. During the investigation the police finds the coin kept in the toys of Rachna Rachna tells the police that Sahil had given coin to her. |
A) Sahil is guilty of theft
B) Rachna is guilty of theft
C) Both Sahil and Rachna are guilty of theft
D) No one is guilty of theft
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
According to the Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct. Here, both Sahil and Rachna are below 12 years and immature enough to understand the consequences, hence, no one is guilty of theft.
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