Multiple choice

Abettor is a person

  1. who commits the offence

  2. who instigates the commission of offence

  3. against whom the offence is committed

  4. who is innocent

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 107 IPC, an abettor is defined as a person who instigates the commission of an offense. Abetment can also occur through conspiracy or intentional aid, but the core definition is instigation - urging or encouraging someone to commit a crime. The abettor need not be present when the offense is committed.