A’ instigates ‘B’ to burn ‘Z’s house. ‘B’ sets fire of the home and the same time commits theft of the property there. ‘A’ is guilty of

Option A: Abetting burning of ‘Z’s house only

Option B: Abetting burning of house & theft

Option C: theft only

Option D: None of these

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

A instigates B to burn Z’s house. B sets fire to the house and at the same time commits theft of property there. A, though guilty of abetting the burning of the house, is not guilty of abetting the theft; for the theft was a distinct act, and not a probable consequence of the burning.

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