S.109 IPC | Both Man & Woman Can Be Held Liable For Abetment To Rape If Act Is Committed In Consequence Of Abetment: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a crucial ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court reiterated that both men and women can be held liable for abetment to rape under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This decision was made while hearing a criminal revision in the case titled Prashant Gupta and Others Versus The State of Madhya Pradesh and Others. The court emphasized that abetment is a distinct offense from rape and if…