Bailabel Type : bailable
Description
Description:
Section 117 IPC applies when a person abets the commission of an offense by a group of people, consisting of the public or at least ten individuals. The law recognizes that inciting large groups to commit crimes can lead to serious disturbances, such as riots, unlawful assemblies, or violent protests.
This section ensures that those who instigate mass violence, riots, or public disorder are punished even if they do not directly participate in the offense.
- Key Elements of Section 117 IPC:
1?? There must be abetment – The accused must have instigated, conspired, or aided in committing a crime.
2?? The abetment must involve at least ten people or the general public – This ensures the offense has a large-scale impact.
3?? The act abetted must be unlawful – This can include riots, destruction of property, unlawful assembly, mob violence, etc.
? Example 1: Abetment of Rioting
- A instigates a mob of 20 people to set fire to government buses.
- Even if A does not personally destroy property, A is guilty under Section 117 IPC.
? Example 2: Abetment of Unlawful Assembly
- A gives inflammatory speeches to provoke violence among a crowd of protesters.
- The crowd attacks police officers and damages public property.
- A is held liable under Section 117 IPC.
? Example 3: Abetment of Looting During a Protest
- A tells a group of 15 people to loot shops during a protest.
- Even if A does not loot anything, A is punished under Section 117 IPC.
Punishment
Punishment Under Section 117 IPC
- Imprisonment up to 3 years
- Fine
- Both imprisonment and fine
