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Law · Q1460

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1460

Q1460

A instigates B, a person of unsound mind, to set fire to a dwelling house. B, incapable of knowing the nature of the act that he is doing what is wrong or contrary to law sets fire to the house in consequence of A's instigation. Which one of the following statements legally correct?

A.
Since B is incapable of committing offence, A is also not guilty
B.
B has committed no offence but A is guilty of abetting the offence
Answer
C.
Both A and B are guilty
D.
Only B is guilty

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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