Section 52 of BNS : Section 52: Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Amit encourages his friend Raj to steal a motorcycle from a parking lot. Raj, following Amit's suggestion, steals the motorcycle. While escaping, Raj hits a pedestrian, causing serious injuries. In this scenario, Raj has committed two distinct offences: theft of the motorcycle and causing grievous hurt to the pedestrian. According to Section 52 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Raj is liable for punishment for both offences. If Amit knew that Raj might cause grievous hurt while escaping, Amit would also be liable for punishment for both the theft and the grievous hurt.

Example 2:

Priya persuades her colleague, Sunil, to forge a signature on a company cheque to withdraw money illegally. Sunil forges the signature and withdraws the money. During the act, Sunil also hacks into the company's computer system to cover his tracks. Sunil has c...

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