CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-1

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    Which one of following statements correctly defines 'Abetment'?

    A)  The principal accused must have the same intention as that of the abettor

    B)  The liability of the abettor is dependent on the liability of the principal accused

    C)  the abettor has aided the principal accused in commission of the offence

    D)  The abettor has willfully misrepresented a fact to someone and caused an offence committed by the latter

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    According to Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 the correct definition of abetment is, a person who, by willful misrepresentation or by wilful concealment of a material fact which he is bound to disclose and causes an offence to be committed by the other is an obettor.


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