BNS §53
Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor
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113. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor.—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. Illustration A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to Z. B, in consequence of the instigation, causes grievous hurt to Z. Z dies in consequence. Here, if A knew that the grievous hurt abetted was likely to cause death, A is liable to be punished with the punishment provided for murder.
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.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 113 and BNS 53 carry the same rule character-identically — abettor's liability for an effect different from intended, provided abettor knew it was likely.
Old position
IPC 113 is concerned with Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
New position
BNS 53 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor. 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,
IPC 113 and BNS 53 carry the same rule character-identically — abettor's liability for an effect different from intended, provided abettor knew it was likely.
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
IPC 113 and BNS 53 carry the same rule character-identically — abettor's liability for an effect different from intended, provided abettor knew it was likely.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 113 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 53 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 53 (Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · §53
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Indian Penal Code, 1860 · §113
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Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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