A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to murder 'Z'. 'B' accordingly ins...
Section 108 in The Indian Penal Code
Abettor.—A person abets an offence, who abets either the commission of an offence, or the commission of an act which would be an offence, if committed by a person capable by law of committing an offence with the same intention or knowledge as that of the abettor.
The abetment of an offence being an offence, the abetment of such an abetment is also as offence.
A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. B accordingly instigates C to murder Z, and C commits that offence in consequence of B’s instigation. B is liable to be punished for his offence with the punishment for murder; and, as A instigated B to commit the offence, A is also liable to the same punishment.
Hence, the correct option is (D).
A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to murder 'Z'. 'B' accordingly ins...
Explanation:
Abetment of Murder:
- Abetment of murder is defined under Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
- According to this section, a person who instigates another to commit murder is guilty of abetment of murder.
Role of 'A', 'B', and 'C':
- In this scenario, 'A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to murder 'Z'.
- 'B' then instigates 'C' to commit the murder, which 'C' does in consequence of 'B's instigation.
Guilty of Abetting Murder:
- In this case, 'A' is guilty of abetting murder as they were the initial instigator of the crime.
- Even though 'A' did not directly commit the murder, their instigation led to the crime being committed.
- Therefore, 'A' can be held liable for abetting murder under Section 107 of the IPC.
Conclusion:
- In conclusion, 'A' is guilty of abetting murder in this scenario as their instigation played a significant role in the commission of the crime.