Section 108A: Abetment in Indian of offences outside India

The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860

Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024

1[108A. Abetment in India of offences outside India.-- A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Code who, in 2[India], abets the commission of any act without and beyond 1[India] which would constitute an offence if committed in 2[India].

Illustration

A, in 2[India], instigates B, a foreigner in Goa, to commit a murder in Goa, A is guilty of abetting murder.]

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section	108A
Marginal note	Abetment in Indian of offences outside India
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	Repealed

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