'A' instigates 'B' to give false evidence. Here, if 'B' does not give false evidence, what offence 'A' has committed?.
Verified Answer
A. 'A' is guilty of no offence
B. Attempt to give false evidence
C. Offence punishable with imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term which may extend to one-eighth part of the longest term provided for that offence and with fine
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Section 116 of the IPC deals with abetment of an offence punishable with imprisonment if the offence is not committed. The punishment is imprisonment of any description provided for the 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 the offence, or with both. Option (C) incorrectly states 'one-eighth part' instead of 'one-fourth part'.