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A Spanish citizen residing in Paris instigated the commission of an offence, which in consequence was committed in India. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. He is liable as the offence was committed in India.

  2. He is liable since the Indian Penal Code also extends to extra-territorial acts.

  3. He can be held liable because the offence was to be committed in India.

  4. He cannot be held liable because the offence was not instigated on the Indian territory.
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A Spanish citizen residing in Paris instigated the commission of an offence, which in consequence was committed in India. He is liable as the offence was committed in India. 

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