Section 49 to 59 of BNSS : Section 49 to 59

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Raj encourages his friend, Mohan, to steal a car. Mohan, however, decides to steal a motorcycle instead.

Applicable Section: Section 51 - Abetment of any offence, when one act is abetted and a different act is done.

Explanation: Raj abetted the theft of a car, but Mohan committed the theft of a motorcycle. Raj will be punished as if he abetted the theft of a motorcycle, which is the act actually committed by Mohan.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a public servant, knows about a plan to commit a murder but does not report it. The murder is eventually committed.

Applicable Section: Section 59(a) - A public servant concealing a design to commit an offence which it is his duty to prevent, if the offence be committed.

Explanation: Priya, being a public servant, had a duty to prevent the murder. Since she concealed the plan and the murder was committed, she will face imprisonment extending to one...

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