Quick Navigation
Section 117 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
117. Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
Whoever abets the commission of an offence by the public generally or by any number or class of persons exceeding ten, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Illustration
A affixes in a public place a placard instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place, for the purpose of attacking the members of an adverse sect, while engaged in a procession. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
Related Sections
- Section 296: Disturbing religious assembly
- Section 225A: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for
- Section 259: Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
- Section 292A: Printing, etc., of grossly indecent or scurrilous matter or matter intended for blackmail
- Section 427: Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees
Related Acts
* Only for reference.