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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding abetment of

    PCA offences under Section 12 of PCA, 1988: Statement 1: Abetment of public servant's corruption by private persons is punishable under PCA. Statement 2: Punishment for abetment is less severe than for the principal offence. Statement 3: A person abetting corruption of a public servant faces up to 5 years imprisonment. Statement 4: Abetment requires that the principal offence be actually committed. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 12 covers private persons abetting—Statement 1 is correct. Punishment is substantial (up to 5 years)—Statement 2 is incorrect (equal or higher). Statement 3 is correct—up to 5 years. Principal offence need not be completed—Statement 4 is incorrect. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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