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IPC Section 113 - Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 53 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 113 in Simple Words
If someone encourages an act with the intention of causing a specific effect, but the act causes a different effect, they are still responsible for the outcome if they knew the act could lead to that effect.
Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abetment of any offence, when an effect is caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor | Same As Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence |
Offence : Abetment of any offence, when an effect is caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
Punishment : Same As Offence
Cognizance : Same As Offence
Bail : Same As Offence
Triable : Same As Offence
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What is the section 113?
If an act is abetted by an abettor with the intent to cause a certain effect and the act that the abettor was liable for as a result of the abetment causes a different outcome than the one intended, then the abettor will be liable, in the same way and in the same amount, for the effects caused.
What is penalty under section 113?
Penalties under Section 113(2) are subject to reduced rates The TAF 2022 will now impose the following penalties: First Offence: 15% Second Offence: 30% Third and Subsequent Offenders: 45% 29 August 2022
What is 114 section in IPC?
Description. When a person, who, absent, would be subject to punishment as an accomplice, is present at the time of the commission of the act or crime for which he could be punished, it is deemed that he has committed the act or offense.
What is Section 112 of police rule?
On conviction, anyone who opposes, or does not comply with, any order given by a Police Officer under Section 70, or aids in the opposition, or failure to comply, will be fined up to fifty rupees.
