Definition of Section 54 BNS According to the Government of India
What is Section 54 BNS?
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.
Section 54 BNS Punishment, Bail, and Trial Details
| Section | Section 54 BNS |
|---|---|
| Offence | Abetment of any offence, if abettor present when offence is committed. |
| Punishment | Same as for offence committed. |
| Cognizable or Not | According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable. |
| Bailable or Not | According as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable. |
| By what Court triable | Court by which offence abetted is triable. |