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Law · Q1231

Indian Penal Code

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Q1231

A, intending to cause theft instigates B, to take property belonging to Z out of Z's possession. A induces B to believe that the property belongs to A. B takes the property out of Z's possession in good faith, believing it to be A's property. With reference to the above statement. Assertion (A): A is guilty of abetment of theft even if B is innocent. Reason (R): Liability of abettor is not dependent on the liability of the principal accused,

A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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