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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines abetment of a thing?

Section 45 defines abetment through instigation, conspiracy accompanied by an act or illegal omission in pursuance of it and in order to do the thing, or intentional aid by…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines abetment of a thing?

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Section 45 defines abetment through instigation, conspiracy accompanied by an act or illegal omission in pursuance of it and in order to do the thing, or intentional aid by an act or illegal omission.

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Option A

Section 44 addresses private defence against a deadly assault when an innocent person risks harm.

Option B

Section 45 states the three routes to abetment of a thing.

Option C

Section 46 defines an abettor.

Option D

Section 49 sets out a punishment rule where the act abetted is committed in consequence and no express punishment provision applies.

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