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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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