Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt
BNS Section 53 - Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor
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53. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by
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.