Under Section 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code, a member of an unlawful assembly may be liable for an offence committed by another member when the offence is:
Correct answer: B. Committed in prosecution of the assembly's common object or was known likely to occur
- A. Committed during a private dispute unrelated to the assembly
- B. Committed in prosecution of the assembly's common object or was known likely to occur
- C. Committed only after every member personally approves it
- D. Committed only by the leader of the assembly
Explanation
Section 149 creates constructive liability when an offence is committed in prosecution of the common object of the unlawful assembly, or when members knew it was likely to be committed. Personal participation in the physical act is not always required.
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