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SECTION 108A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Abetment in India of offences outside India


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 108A has been replaced with BNS Section 47 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Word “Goa” is replaced by “country X” in illustration.)

Please refer to BNS 47 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 108A in Simple Words
A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Code who, in India, abets the commission of any act without and beyond India which would constitute an offence if committed in India.



IPC 108A in Simple Words

Section 108A of the Indian Penal Code states that a person can be held accountable for abetting an offense in India if they aid or encourage the commission of an act outside India that would be considered a crime if committed within India.


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