CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-1

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    X committed theft in a government building. Z a chowkidar of the building, kept the gate of the building open with the intention to facilitate. X's sage retreat with the stolen property and thereby facilitated his etreat. Which one of the following statements is correct?

    A)  Guilty of abetment of theft by intentional Aiding

    B)  Guilty of theft by instigation

    C)  Not a guilty of abetment

    D)  Guilty of theft

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    In this case Z is guilty of abetment of theft, according to Section 107 of Indian Penal Code, 1860, which states that whoever intentionally aids, by an act or illegal omission the doing of that thing is abetment. Here Z intentionally aided to commit theft in a government building by keeping the doc open.


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