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Punishment abetment refers to the act of aiding, instigating, or encouraging someone to commit a crime. The punishment for abetment is outlined in various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Sections 108 to 120 of the IPC deal with different aspects of abetment and its corresponding punishments. Here’s a brief overview of these sections:Section 108: Abettor. This section defines an abettor as someone who aids or facilitates the commission of an offense. However, it does not specify the punishment for abettors.Section 109: Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment. If the act abetted is committed in consequence and no specific punishment is provided for it, then the abettor is liable to the same punishment as the principal offender.Section 110: Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed and the abettor is present at the time of committing the offense. If the act abetted is committed and the abettor is present at the time of the offense, the abettor is liable to be punished with the same punishment as the principal offender.Section 111: Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done. If the abettor abets the commission of one act but a different act is done as a result, the abettor is liable to be punished with the punishment provided for the act actually committed.Section 113: Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor. If the abettor intended to aid the commission of an offense but a different offense is committed, the abettor is liable to be punished with the punishment provided for the offense that was actually committed.Section 114: Abettor present when offense is committed. This section states that an abettor who is present at the time of committing the offense is considered to have committed the offense, and shall be punished accordingly.Section 115: Abetment of offense punishable with death or imprisonment for life. If the offense abetted is punishable with death or imprisonment for life, the abettor shall be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to 14 years, along with a fine.Section 116: Abetment of offense punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment. If the offense abetted is punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment, the abettor shall be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to 10 years, along with a fine.Section 120: Punishment of criminal conspiracy. This section deals with the punishment for criminal conspiracy, which is a form of abetment. If a person is found guilty of criminal conspiracy, they may be punished with imprisonment or a fine, or both, depending on the specific offense that was conspired.It’s important to note that the exact punishments may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the offense being abetted. The sections mentioned above provide a general framework for understanding the punishment for abetment under Indian law.