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    Question

    A, a police officer, is legally duty-bound to prevent

    robbery. Instead of preventing it, A abets the commission of a robbery. However, the robbery is not actually committed. Under Section 52 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, what is the maximum punishment A is liable for?
    A One-fourth of the longest term of imprisonment provided for robbery, and fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B One-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for robbery, and fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C One-third of the longest term of imprisonment provided for robbery, and fine. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment for life. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A is not liable because the robbery was not committed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Correct Answer: 2 General Abetment vs. Public Servant Abetment The law imposes a much higher standard of conduct on public servants. The punishment varies based on who the abettor is: Section 51 (General): If an ordinary person abets a crime and it is not committed , they are liable for one-fourth (1/4) of the longest term for that offense. Section 52 (Public Servant): If a public servant, whose duty is to prevent that specific offense, abets it and it is not committed , the punishment is doubled to one-half (1/2) of the longest term.

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