CHAPTER V of CrPC : CHAPTER V: ABETMENT

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh encourages his friend Suresh to steal a bike from their neighborhood. Suresh, influenced by Ramesh, goes ahead and steals the bike.

Application:

• Section 109: Ramesh can be charged under Section 109 for abetment of theft because he encouraged Suresh to commit the theft, and Suresh actually committed the theft.
• Punishment: Ramesh will face the same punishment as Suresh for theft, which is imprisonment or fine as per the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya tells her colleague, Anil, to commit fraud in their company accounts. Anil, however, decides to embezzle funds instead of committing fraud as suggested by Priya.

Application:

• Section 111: Priya can be charged under Section 111 for abetment because she abetted one act (fraud) but a different act (embezzlement) was done by Anil.
• Punishment: Priya will face the same punishment as if she had abetted the embezzlement directly.

Example 3:

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