Section 108A · Abetment in Indian of offences outside India
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1[108A. Abetment in India of offences outside India.-- A person abets an offence within the
meaning of this Code who, in 2[India], abets the commission of any act without and beyond 1[India]
which would constitute an offence if committed in 2[India].
Illustration
A, in 2[India], instigates B, a foreigner in Goa, to commit a murder in Goa, A is guilty of abetting murder.]
Illustration
A, in 2[India], instigates B, a foreigner in Goa, to commit a murder in Goa, A is guilty of abetting murder.]
In the new law
IPC 108ABNS 47
47. Abetment in India of offences outside India.
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- 1898Inserted
By: Act 4 of 1898
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