A instigate B to give false evidence. A in consequence of the instigation commits that offence. A is guilty of abetting that offence and is_______________?
Correct answer: A. Liable to the same punishment as B
- A. Liable to the same punishment as B
- B. Not liable to any kind of punishment
- C. Criminal instigation
- D. None of these
Explanation
Under Section 109 PPC, when the offence is committed in consequence of abetment and no separate punishment is provided, the abettor is punished as if he committed that offence. Thus A is liable to the same punishment prescribed for the false-evidence offence.
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