Q. Give best response. A suggests B to give false evidence. B in consequence of the suggestion commits that offence : (Solved)
1. A is guilty of abetting the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation.
2. A is guilty of abetting the offence committed by B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation but B will not be liable for any offence.
3. A commits no offence because mere suggestion to some one to do an illegal act is not an offence but B is liable under section 193 I.P.C.
4. A commits no offence but B is liable for giving false evidence under section 193 I.P.C.
- a. A is guilty of abetting the offence and is liable to the same punishment as B because mere suggestion amounts to instigation.