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    Question

    A instigates B to murder C. B refuses to do so. In this case which of the following is true statement?

    A A is not guilty of abetting B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A is guilty of abetting B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is guilty of abetting B but not fully Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is guilty of assault. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per illustration clause of S. 108. S.108. Abettor.— A person abets an offence, who abets either the commission of an offence, or the commission of an act which would be an offence, if committed by a person capable by law of committing an offence with the same intention or knowledge as that of the abettor. Illustration appended to explanation 2 Explanation 2.—To constitute the offence of abetment it is not necessary that the act abetted should be committed, or that the effect requisite to constitute the offence should be caused.  

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