Question

Arun instigates Balu to murder Kumar. Balu refuses to do so. Arun is guilty of ____ .

• A. culpable homicide
• B. murder
• C. abetment
• D. attempt to murder

Hint:

When studying criminal law, focus on the definitions of different crimes like abetment and culpable homicide, and understand their distinctions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Arun is guilty of abetment as he instigated Balu to commit murder, even though Balu refused. Abetment involves encouraging, aiding, or inciting someone to commit a crime.