Multiple choice

'A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to kill 'D'. In pursuance of that instigation B writes a letter to C to kill D. C does not read the letter. Therefore:

  1. 'A and 'B' are liable for abetment of murder.

  2. 'A' is liable for abetment of murder but 'B' is not liable for abetment of murder.

  3. 'A' is liable for abetment of murder but 'B' is liable for attempt to abetment of murder.

  4. None of the above is correct.
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Explanation

A instigated B to further instigate C - this is abetment by instigation (Section 107 IPC). A's liability is complete when B writes the letter. B only attempted to abet C since C never read the letter, so the abetment chain wasn't complete. B is liable for attempt to abet (Section 108 read with attempts).

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