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Chapter V · Abetment

117. Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons

Whoever abets the commission of any offence by the public generally, or by any number or class of persons exceeding ten, shall be punished with imprisonment for a terrn not exceeding 3 years, fine or both.

Illustration

A affixes in a public place a placard, instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members, to meet at a certain time and place for the purpose of attacking the members of an adverse sect while engaged in a procession. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

Report

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Offences Relating to Army, Navy, Air Force and Police

Chapter VIII

Offences Against Public Tranquillity

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences