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    'A' has knowledge that her husband 'B' has committed murder and knowingly conceals 'B' to screen him from legal punishment. 'A' is liable for
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    'A' has knowledge that her husband 'B' has committed murder and knowingly conceals 'B' to screen him from legal punishment. 'A' is liable for

    A.

    Murder by reason of knowing common intention

    B.

    Harbouring

    C.

    Abetment by aid

    D.

    'A' has committed no offense

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (b) Harbouring. 'A' is liable for the offense of harboring under Section 212 of the IPC. This Section makes it an offense to conceal or harbor an offender with the knowledge that they have committed a crime, especially a serious crime like murder, to protect them from legal punishment.
    Information Booster
    Harbouring an offender is a serious offense, as it obstructs justice by helping the criminal evade the law. The law seeks to penalize those who assist in hiding or protecting criminals, thereby enabling them to avoid capture and prosecution.
    Additional Knowledge
    · Murder by reason of knowing common intention: Incorrect as 'A' did not participate in the murder.
    · Abetment by aid ( Section 107 IPC): Involves encouraging or aiding the commission of a crime.
    · No offense: Incorrect as harboring an offender is punishable under IPC.

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