Question

    A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. Accordingly, B instigated C to murder Z and subsequently C committed the murder to Z. Under this situation, as mentioned, who will be liable for punishment?

    A A only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A, B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IPC Section 107. Abetment of a thing—A person abets the doing of a thing, who— First—Instigates any person to do that thing; or Secondly.—Engages with one or more other person or persons in any conspiracy for the doing of that thing, if an act or illegal omission takes place in pursuance of that conspiracy, and in order to the doing of that thing; or Thirdly.—Intentionally aids, by any act or illegal omission, the doing of that thing.

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