Section 10Abetment of offence

Section 10: Abetment of offence

10. Abetment of offence

Whoever abets any offence under this Act shall be punishable with the punishment provided for the offence.

[Explanation.— A public servant who wilfully neglects the investigation of any offence punishable under this Act shall be deemed to have abetted an offence punishable under this Act.]

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Ins w.e.f. 19-11-1976 . Ins. by s. 12, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1976).