Whoever abets the commission of an offence by the public generally, or by any number or class of persons exceeding 10, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 117 — Abetting the commission of an offence by the public or by more than 10 persons
As in force on 2 January 2021.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 2 January 2021 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
Illustration
A, an employee at a worksite, affixes a placard at the worksite where more than 10 persons are employed. A instigates the workers to damage property at the worksite if their demand for a pay rise is not met. A has committed an offence under this section.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 117]