Here We Describe Section 55 BNS Act Mention About “Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life” Section 55 Is A Part Of CHAPTER IV ABETMENT, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND ATTEMPT Of Abetment New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Act.
Here We Also Describe Definitions Of Section 55 BNS Act With Explanation And Illustration-
Definition Of Section 55 BNS Act-
| “Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life“ | Whoever abets the commission of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, shall, if that offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made under this Sanhita for the punishment of such abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if any act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, and which causes hurt to any person, is done, the abettor shall be liable to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years, and shall also be liable to fine. |
| Illustrations- | A instigates B to murder Z. The offence is not committed. If B had murdered Z, he would have been subject to the punishment of death or imprisonment for life. Therefore, Ais liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and also to a fine; and if any hurt be done to Z in consequence of the abetment, he will be liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years, and to fine. |
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