BNS · CHAPTER IV — Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt

Section 48. Abetment outside India for offence in India

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed in India. Illustration. A, in country X, instigates B, to commit a murder in India, A is guilty of abetting murder.

Source: India Code