Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. The principal offender must have the same guilty mind as that of the abettor.

  2. Abettor's liability is dependent on the liability of the principal offender.

  3. Abettor and principal offenders may be differently liable for different offences.

  4. If the abettor is innocent, the principal offender is also not liable.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Abettor possess with guilty mind and will be liable for the abetment and for the offence which the principle offender has committed. Principle Offender will be liable for lesser punishment as he does not have guilty mind towards the commission of offence.

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