A child of 9 years of age stole a gold necklace and immediately afterwards sold it to the accused. Is he guilty of theft?

Option A: The child is not guilty as he lacked a sufficient maturity of understanding

Option B: The child is guilty as he has attained a sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion

Option C: The child is not guilty, as he was below 12 years of age

Option D: None of the above

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

The child will be guilty of theft, because he has attained a sufficient maturity of understanding to Judge the nature and consequence of his conduct on that occasion.

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