IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 116 IPC

Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment -- if offence be not committed

Offence

Whoever abets an offence punishable with imprisonment shall, if that offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such abetment, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term which may extend to one-fourth part of the longest term provided for that offence;
or with such fine as is provided for that offence, or with both;

Punishment summary

  • Fine: as is provided for that offence.
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FAQ — Section 116 IPC

Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment -- if offence be not committed”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever abets an offence punishable with imprisonment shall, if that offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment, and no express provision is made by this Code for the punishment of such abetment, be punished with imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term which may extend to one-fourth part of the longest term provided for that offence; or with such fine as is provided for that offence, or with both;

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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