Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
A)Abetment can be committed by mere silence
B)An abettor is liable for abetment even if the abetted act is not committed
C)If abetted person is not liable for committing the abetted act, the abettor too cannot be held liable
D)An abettor is liable for all the likely consequences of his abetment.

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Statement C is not correct because an abettor can be held liable for abetment even if the person abetted is exempt from liability due to specific reasons such as insanity, minority, etc. The liability of the abettor is independent of the liability of the person committing the act.

Which One of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct