IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 109 IPC

Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment

Offence

Whoever abets any offence shall, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such abetment, be punished with the punishment provided for the offence.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 109 IPC

Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever abets any offence shall, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such abetment, be punished with the punishment provided for the offence.

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