Section 57

Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 45 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Chapter IV: Of abetment, criminal conspiracy and attempt Sections 45 to 62

    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 seven years and with fine.
    Illustration.
    A affixes in a public place a placard instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place, for the purpose of attacking the members of an adverse sect, while engaged in a procession. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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