Question
Legal Studies Question on Labour & Industrial Law
Doli incapax means incapable of crime forming a defence for children that a child is incapable of crime. Basis of this presumption lies in the theory of criminal responsibility, which means that a person should be held criminally responsible only for acts he intends to commit. Doli incapax finds its importance in which of the legislations in India ?
A
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act
B
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) of Children Act
C
Criminal Procedure Code
D
Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
Answer
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) of Children Act
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B):Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) of Children Act.