IPC Section 113 - Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by

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.