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Which of the following are modes of abetment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 recognises abetment by instigation, by conspiracy accompanied by an act or illegal omission in pursuance of the conspiracy…

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Which of the following are modes of abetment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 recognises abetment by instigation, by conspiracy accompanied by an act or illegal omission in pursuance of the conspiracy and in order to do the thing, and by intentional aid through an act or illegal omission.

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Option A

Instigation is a mode of abetment under section 45(a).

Option B

Conspiracy is a mode of abetment under section 45(b) when an act or illegal omission takes place in pursuance of the conspiracy and in order to do the thing.

Option C

Intentional aid by an act or illegal omission is a mode of abetment under section 45(c).

Option D

Section 45 recognises all three modes: instigation, qualifying conspiracy and intentional aid.

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