IPC Section 117 — Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons

abetment

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If a person encourages or helps in the commission of a crime by the general public, or by a group of more than ten people, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Official Text

Whoever abets the commission of an offence by the public generally or by any number or class of persons exceeding ten, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

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BNS §57 — Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons