Forensic medicine – MCQ 32 – Minimum age for a criminal act

The minimum age at which an individual is responsible for his criminal act is:
A. 7 years
B. 12 years
C. 16 years
D. 21 years

Correct answer : A. 7 years

An individual below the age of 7 years will not be responsible for his criminal act. (Sec. 82 IPC)