# POCSO Act, 2012, Section 17

- Act: POCSO Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pocso-act-2012/section/17/

## Text

Whoever abets any offence under this Act, if the act abetted is committed in Punishment for consequence of the abetment, shall be punished with punishment provided for that offence. abetment Explanation -- An act or offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment, when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment.

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