'A', a Spanish citizen, who was residing in Paris, instigated the commission of an offence which is consequence was committed in India. He
Verified Answer
A. is liable as the offence was committed in India
B. is liable since the Indian Penal Code also extends to extra-territorial acts
C. Can be held liable because the offence was to be committed in India
D. Cannot be held liable because instigation was not given on Indian territory
Explanation:
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has extra-territorial jurisdiction under Sections 3 and 4. If the consequence of an act (instigation) committed abroad results in an offence in India, the IPC's extra-territorial reach allows for liability, establishing a nexus to India.