Principle: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.

Facts: Himesh, 11 years old boy, picks up a gold ring worth Rs. 5000/- lying on a table in his friend's house and immediately sells it for Rs 2000/-, and misappropriates the money.

Himesh would not be protected under the principle stated above because, irrespective of the age, stealing is an offence.

Himesh would be protected under the principle stated above because he is below 12 years of age.

Himesh would be protected under the principle stated above because his acts show that he was not sufficiently mature to understand the nature and consequences of his conduct.

Himesh would not be protected under the principle stated above because his acts show that he was sufficiently mature to understand the nature and consequences of his conduct.