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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


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 113 has been replaced with BNS Section 53 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 53 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 113 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 113 related FAQs
When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, causes a different effect from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act abetted was likely to cause that effect.

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.


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Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor

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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Frequently Asked Questions


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.