PPC Section 113

PPC Section 113 | Liability of Abettor for an Effect Caused by the Act Abetted Different from................

Section 113: Liability of Abettor for an Effect Caused by the Act Abetted Different from That Intended by the Abettor

When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment causes a different effect from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act abetted was likely to cause that effect.

Illustration

A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to Z. B, in consequence of the instigation, causes grievous hurt to Z. Z dies in consequence. Here, if A knew that the grievous hurt abetted was likely to cause death, A is liable to be punished with the punishment provided for murder.

Offence	Cognizance	Summons	Bail	Punishment	Triable
Abetment of any offence, when an effect is caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor.	May arrest without warrant if arrest for the offence abetted may be made without warrant, but not otherwise.	According as a warrant or summons may issue for the offence abetted.	According as the offence abetted is bailable or not.	The same punishment as for the offence committed.	The Court by which the offence abetted is triable.