Infancy as a General Exception | Section 21 BNS 2023 Explained | College Tutor Law

In this video, we cover Section 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which talks about infancy as a general exception in criminal law. This section states that a child under 7 years of age is not criminally liable for any offence. This principle is based on the idea that a child lacks the maturity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions. We will explain: 🔹 What is the age limit for infancy under BNS? 🔹 Legal principles behind this exception 🔹 Difference between BNS and IPC provisions 🔹 Case laws and practical examples 🔹 Why criminal intent (mens rea) is important 📚 Perfect for law students, judiciary aspirants, UPSC, CLAT, and legal content lovers. 📌 Join us on Telegram for free law notes & updates: 👉 https://t.me/lawbysoumya 🎯 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more simplified legal content.