Question

A, intending to cause theft instigates B, to take property belonging to Z out of the Z’s position. A induces B to believe that property belongs to A. B takes the property out of Z’s possession in good faith, believing it to be A’s property. With reference to the above statement.
Assertion (A) : A is guilty of abetment of theft even if B is innocent. 
Reason (R) : Liability of abettor is not dependent on the liability of the principal accused.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is (A):Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.