INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different
from that intended by the abettor.
113. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted
different from that intended by the abettor.--When an act is abetted
with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular
effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of
the abetment, causes a different effect from that intended by the
abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same
manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the
intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act
abetted was likely to cause that effect.
Illustration
A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to Z. B, in consequence of
the instigation, causes grievous hurt to Z. Z dies in consequence.
Here, if A knew that the grievous hurt abetted was likely to cause
death, A is liable to be punished with the punishment provided for
murder.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
53. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by
abettor.—When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular
effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, causes a different effect
from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the
same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that
the act abetted was likely to cause that effect.
Illustration.
A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to Z. B, in consequence of the instigation, causes grievous hurt
to Z. Z dies in consequence. Here, if A knew that the grievous hurt abetted was likely to cause death, A is
liable to be punished with the punishment provided for murder.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023