Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
17. Punishment for
abetment.-
Whoever abets any
offence under this Act, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the
abetment, shall be punished with punishment provided for that offence.
Explanation.- An act
or offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment, when it is
committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy
or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment.