| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Abetment of any offence, if abettor present when offence is committed. | Same as for offence committed | According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable | According as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable | Court by which offence abetted is triable |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 54 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Abettor present when offence is committed.
Abettor present when offence is committed.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whenever any person, who is absent would be liable to be punished as an abettor, is present when the act or offence for which he would be punishable in consequence of the abetment is committed, he shall be deemed to have committed such act or offence.