Under the Indian Penal Code who among the following is liable for committing theft?
A)Child below 7 years of age
B)Child below 8 years of age
C)Child between 7 and 10 years of age
D)Child between 7 and 12 years of age having maturity of understanding.

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Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), a child between 7 and 12 years of age is considered capable of committing theft only if they have sufficient maturity to understand the nature and consequences of their conduct. This is in line with the principle that children below a certain age (7 years) are doli incapax, meaning incapable of crime due to lack of understanding. Between 7 and 12 years, the culpability depends on the maturity level of the child.

Under the Indian Penal Code Who Among the Following Is