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1

Under Section 51 BNS, A instigates B to burn a warehouse. B instead steals goods from it without burning it. Which statement best reflects A’s liability?

A

A is not liable because the act done is different from the act abetted
B

A is liable only if theft was a probable consequence of instigation
C

A is liable for the offence actually committed if it is a probable consequence of abetment
D

A is always liable for every act done by B

2

Section 51 BNS primarily embodies which doctrinal principle of criminal liability?

A

Transferred malice
B

Constructive liability of abettor for probable consequences
C

Strict liability of conspirators
D

Vicarious liability irrespective of mens rea

3

A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to C. B instead commits culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Under Section 53 BNS, A’s liability will depend on:

A

Whether death was a likely consequence of the act abetted
B

Whether A was physically present
C

Whether B exceeded instructions
D

Whether police registered FIR against A

4

Under Section 54 BNS, an abettor who is present when the offence is committed is treated as:

A

A mere witness
B

A conspirator only
C

A principal offender
D

An accessory after the fact

5

Section 52 BNS provides that an abettor may receive cumulative punishment when:

A

The act abetted and the act actually done constitute separate offences
B

The offence abetted is trivial
C

The principal offender is acquitted
D

The offence is compoundable

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