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MCQs on Pakistan Penal Code - Chapter V
1. What is abetment of a thing?
Abetment of a thing refers to the act of encouraging or assisting someone to commit an offence.
2. Who is considered an abettor under Section 108?
An abettor is a person who instigates, aids, or abets another person in committing an offence.
3. What does Section 108-A deal with?
Section 108-A deals with abetment in Pakistan of offences committed outside Pakistan.
4. What is the punishment for abetment if the act abetted is committed as a consequence?
The punishment for abetment is the same as if the abetted act was committed, provided there is no specific provision for its punishment.
5. What happens if the person abetted commits an act with a different intention from the abettor's?
If the person abetted commits an act with a different intention, the abettor may still be liable for the act committed.
6. What is the liability of an abettor when one act is abetted but a different act is done?
The abettor is liable for the act that was actually done, even if it differs from the act that was intended to be abetted.
7. Can an abettor be punished cumulatively for the act abetted and the act done?
Yes, an abettor can be punished cumulatively for both the act abetted and the act actually done.
8. What is the liability of an abettor if the effect of the act abetted is different from what was intended?
The abettor is liable for the effect caused by the act abetted, even if it is different from what was intended.
9. What is the liability of an abettor if they are present when the offence is committed?
If the abettor is present when the offence is committed, they may be held liable for the offence as if they had committed it themselves.
10. What is the abettor’s liability if an offence punishable with death or life imprisonment is not committed?
If an offence punishable with death or life imprisonment is not committed, the abettor may still be liable if harm was caused by the act.
11. What if an offence punishable with imprisonment is not committed?
If an offence punishable with imprisonment is not committed, the abettor can still be held liable if the offence was intended to be committed.
12. What is the consequence if the abettor or person abetted is a public servant whose duty it is to prevent the offence?
If the abettor or person abetted is a public servant whose duty is to prevent the offence, they may face additional penalties if the offence is committed.
13. What does Section 117 address?
Section 117 addresses abetting the commission of an offence by the public or by more than ten persons.
14. What is the punishment for concealing a design to commit an offence punishable with death or life imprisonment if the offence is not committed?
If an offence punishable with death or life imprisonment is not committed, the punishment for concealing the design is still applicable.
15. What if a public servant conceals the design to commit an offence which it is their duty to prevent?
If a public servant conceals the design to commit an offence they are duty-bound to prevent, they are liable for punishment as specified.