Multiple choice

A instigates B to kidnap son of Z. B instigates C to do so and C kidnaps son of Z.

  1. Only B is guilty of abetting C.

  2. Only A is guilty of abetment.

  3. Both 1 and 2 are guilty of abetment.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

In the chain of instigation A→B→C, B directly instigates C to commit the kidnapping. Under Section 107 IPC, abetment requires instigation, conspiracy, or intentional aid. B, who directly instigated C, is guilty of abetting the kidnapping. A also instigated B, but the question's focus is on who abetted C.

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