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
Answer is A. The minimum age at which an individual is responsible for his criminal act is 7 years. Children under the age of 7 years may not be criminally prosecuted. Ref: Crime and Punishment Around the World, Page 306; Sma Study Series Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Aggarwal, Pages 23-4; The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By Dr KS Narayan Reddy, Page 44