M abets N to commit murder, but N fails to commit the

Q: Answer-M abets N to commit murder, but N fails to commit the murder. However, during the attempt, N causes...

Section 55 provides two scenarios if no hurt is caused, maximum seven years imprisonment but if any act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, and which causes hurt to any person, is done, the abettor shall be liable to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years. Since hurt was caused, M faces up to fourteen years.

murder. However, during the attempt, N causes simple hurt to the intended victim. Under Section 55, what is M's maximum punishment?

A Seven years imprisonment as the murder was not committed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Fourteen years imprisonment since hurt was caused during the abetment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Life imprisonment as murder was the intended offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D Three years imprisonment for failed abetment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

E Punishment equivalent to attempted murder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Section 55 provides two scenarios: if no hurt is caused, maximum seven years imprisonment; but "if any act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, and which causes hurt to any person, is done, the abettor shall be liable to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years." Since hurt was caused, M faces up to fourteen years.

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