IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 113 IPC

Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor

Offence

When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, causes a different effect from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act abetted was likely to cause that effect.

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FAQ — Section 113 IPC

Section 113 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, causes a different effect from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act abetted was likely to cause that effect.

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