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. A is

Option A: Not guilty of any offence

Option B: Not guilty of abetting murder

Option C: Guilty of abetment by conspiracy

Option D: Guilty of abetting murder

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

A person abets an offence, who abets either the commission of an offence, or the commission of an act which would be an offence, if committed by a person capable by law of committing an offence with the same intention or knowledge as that of the abettor.

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