A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. B accordingly instigates C to murder Z and C commits that offence in consequence of B’s instigation. Ais liable:

Option A: For no offence

Option B: For abetment and punishment under Section 299 of IPC

Option C: To be punished with the punishment for murder

Option D: Under Section 336 of IPC

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. B accordingly instigates C to murder Z, and C commits that offence in consequence of B’s instigation. B is liable to be punished for his offence with the punishment for murder; and, as A instigated B to commit the offence, A is also liable to the same punishment.

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