Question

Under Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, if X in Mumbai instigates Y to commit theft in Dubai, what would be the legal position?

A X cannot be prosecuted in India as the offence occurred outside India
B X can be prosecuted for abetment in India if theft would constitute an offence under Indian law
C X can only be prosecuted if Y is actually convicted in Dubai
D X can be prosecuted only if he physically travels to Dubai
E X cannot be held liable as Indian courts lack jurisdiction over foreign offences
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