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Law · Q2402

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 2402

Q2402

A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. B accordingly instigates C to murder Z, and C commits that offence in consequence of B's instigation. Which one of the following would be the correct statement

A.
Only B is guilty of abetment as A did not directly instigate C to murder Z
B.
Both A and B will be guilty as the abetment of abetment is also an offence
Answer
C.
Only A will be guilty as B acted on the instigation of A
D.
Neither A nor B can be fastened with criminal liability for abetment

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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