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    Question

    According to Section 46, which of the following is true

    about an abettor?
    A He must be the one who actually commits the offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The person abetted must be capable by law to commit the offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The act abetted must be completed for abetment to arise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Abettor may be liable even if the act abetted is not committed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Abetment only arises in cases of conspiracy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation 2 of Section 46 makes it clear that to constitute the offence of abetment, it is not necessary that the act abetted should be committed or that the result required for the offence should be caused.

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