BNS Section 54: Abettor present when offence is committed | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Abettor present when offence is committed.—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.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Nature of Offense
Depends on original offence
Bail Eligibility
Depends on original offence
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence