When a Child Below Seven Does Something Wrong: Understanding Section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 20 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, indicates that the Indian legal system is concerned about a child’s mental growth. It safeguards very young children from being unjustly punished for something they do not comprehend. Rather than punishment, care, guidance, and proper upbringing are emphasized. In this way, the law weighs justice against compassion, and urges society to treat such cases with compassion instead of punishment.