Principles bull A person is said to abet the doing of a thing when he instigates any other person to...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

Principles: • A person is said to abet the doing of a thing when he instigates any other person to do that thing. • Mere acquiescence, however, does not amount to instigation.

Facts: 'A' says to 'B': I am going to kill 'C'." And, 'B' replies: "Do as y ou wish and take the consequences"; whereafter 'A' kills 'C'.

'B' has not abetted 'A' to kill 'C'.

'B' has abetted 'A' by conspiracy.

'B' abetted 'A' to kill 'C'.

'B' is jointly liable with 'A' for killing 'C'.

Explanation:

The offence of aid may be committed in the following 3 ways:
Aid
Agreement
Instigate
When A make s a declaration of killing B and C responds by saying “do as you wish.” This amounts to abetment by agreement.
'B' has abetted 'A' by conspiracy.