BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 47 BNS

Abetment in India of offences outside India

Offence

A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, in India, abets the commission of any act without and beyond India which would constitute an offence if committed in India.

Illustration

A, in India, instigates B, a foreigner in country X, to commit a murder in that country, A is guilty of abetting murder.

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FAQ — Section 47 BNS

Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Abetment in India of offences outside India”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, in India, abets the commission of any act without and beyond India which would constitute an offence if committed in India. Illustration A, in India, instigates B, a foreigner in country X, to commit a murder in that country, A is guilty of abetting murder.

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