September 12, 2026

Section 54 – Abettor Present When Offence Is Committed | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter IV – Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt (Of Abetment)

54. Abettor Present When Offence Is Committed

Whenever any person, who is absent would be liable to be punished as an abettor, is present when the act or offence for which he would be punishable in consequence of the abetment is committed, he shall be deemed to have committed such act or offence.