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Amar a child of 9 years, finds a gold chain in the house of his uncle and gives is to his brother Rohit, aged 5 years, asking him not to tell anyone. The uncle reported it to the police station and police conducted a search. During the search, the gold coin falls from the pocket of Rohit and when the police ask Rohit, he says that it was given to him by his brother Amar.

Option: 1

Both Amar and Rohit are guilty of theft.


Option: 2

Amar is guilty of theft but Rohit is not.


Option: 3

Both Amar and Rohit are not guilty of theft.


Option: 4

None of the above.


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An act done by a child between 7 and 12 years of age is not an offence, if he/she is not mature enough to  understand the nature and consequences of the act. In the present case Amar is able to understand the consequences of his act, thus being liable. Hence, the correct option is b.

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