The Explanation in Section 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 clarifies…
The Explanation to section 17 says an act is committed in consequence of abetment "when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy…
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The Explanation in Section 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 clarifies that an offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment when:
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The Explanation to section 17 says an act is committed in consequence of abetment "when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment". There must be a link between the abetment and the offence; the timing of the report and the gravity of the offence do not matter.