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SECTION 112 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 112 has been replaced with BNS Section 52 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Words “the last preceding section” is replaced by “section 51”.)

Please refer to BNS 52 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 112 in Simple Words
If the act for which the abettor is liable under the last preceding section is committed in addition to the act abetted, and constitute a distinct offence, the abettor is liable to punishment for each of the offences.



IPC 112 in Simple Words

If the abettor is also involved in the act besides encouraging it, and the act committed is a separate offense from the one abetted, the abettor can be punished for both offenses.


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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 112 of the Code?

112. Procedure in relation to person in court. The person to whom the order is directed is present at Court. He will be read the order or, if the person so wishes, the substance of the order.


What is the difference between Section 111 and 112 of the IPC?

The section 112 of the Indian Penal Code is an extension to section 111. Section 111 states that if an offence is committed, but not the same as the act abetted, it may be the probable result of the abetment.


What is Section 112 of police rule elaborate?

On conviction, anyone who opposes a police officer's direction or does not comply with it, or aids in the opposition or failure, will be fined up to fifty rupees.


What is Section 113?

IPC Section 113 states that the abettor is liable in the same way & to the same extent, even if an act committed by the abettor has a different effect than the one intended. He must also know that the act he instigated would have that effect.