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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 82Act of a child under nine years of age

In forceChapter IV GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Chapter IV GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

s. 82

82. Act of a child under nine years of age Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under [nine] years of age.

  1. 28. The word “nine” was substituted, for the word “seven” by section 2 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. XXIV of 2004)

End of s. 82.

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