Law · Abetment under BNS

If an offence is committed due to abetment, and no express provision is made under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for the punishment of such abetment, what is the legal consequence?

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1The abettor is liable only to a financial fine
2The abettor is punished with the punishment provided for the main offence✓
3The abettor is punished with half of the maximum punishment prescribed for the main offence
4The abettor cannot be punished due to lack of specific provisions

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The abettor is punished with the punishment provided for the main offence

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