Law · Indian Penal Code

If the common objective/act is inherently lawful and not criminal, but during its course one person among the group commits an offense, then:

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1Nobody can be legally prosecuted as the initial intent was entirely lawful
2The leader of the group is held responsible regardless of active participation
3Only the actual doer of the act shall be liable, and Section 34 of the IPC shall not apply✓
4All individuals shall be made vicariously liable under Section 34 of the IPC

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Only the actual doer of the act shall be liable, and Section 34 of the IPC shall not apply

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