Question

    Aakash instigates Brijesh to murder Chandra. Brijesh refuses to do so. What is Aakash guilty of?

    A Murder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Abetment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Attempt to murder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Chapter 5 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with offences relating to abetment. Abetment basically means the action of instigating, encouraging or promoting a person into committing an offence. It can also mean aiding the offender while he is committing a crime. As per explanation 2 of Section 107 of the IPC, act even if not committed the abettor is guilty for abetting the offence

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