Chhattisgarh pre 2016

'A' instigates 'B' to instigate 'C' to murder 'Z'. Accordingly. 'B' instigated 'C' and 'C' committed murder of Z. Who will be liable for Punishment?

Verified Answer
A. Only 'C'
B. Only 'B'
C. Only "C" and 'B'
D. "A', 'B' and 'C'

Explanation:

This is a case of abetment. 'A' abets 'B', and 'B' abets 'C'. 'C' commits the murder. All three, 'A', 'B', and 'C', are liable. 'C' for murder, and 'A' and 'B' for abetment of murder under Section 109 of IPC.