Which section of IPC defines the defence of infancy?
Section 81
Section 83
Section 84
Section 82
Section 83 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the defense of infancy for children between the ages of seven and twelve years. It establishes a rebuttable presumption that children in this age group are deemed to lack the mental capacity necessary to understand the consequences of their actions. Hence, the correct option is b.