Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

When a Criminal act is committed by several persons in furtherance of a Common Intention then

Verified Answer
A. Each person is liable for that act as if it were committed by him alone
B. Each person is liable for, to his role in commission of the offence
C. Each person is liable for that act
D. None of the above

Explanation:

This is a direct application of Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, which states that when a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.