Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act — Section 17

Punishment for abetment.—Whoever abets any offence under this Act, if the act abetted is

17. Punishment for abetment.—Whoever abets any offence under this Act, if the act abetted is

committed in consequence of the abetment, shall be punished with punishment provided for that offence.

Explanation.— An act or offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment, when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment.

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