CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-4

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    'A' instigates 'B' to burn Z's house. 'B' sets to the house and at the same time commits theft of property there. What is 'A' guilty of?

    A)  'A' is guilty of theft by setting fire in the house

    B)  'A' though guilty of abetting the burning of the house, is not guilty of abetting theft

    C)  'A' is guilty of burning of the house as well as abetting theft

    D)  'A' is neither guilty abetting the burning of house nor of theft

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    According to the Section 111 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, A is guilty of abetting the burning of the house only and not guilty of abetting theft, because theft is not the probable consequence of the abetment of burning a house.


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