JAMUNA SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court held that a person can be convicted of abetting an offence even if the main offender is acquitted, as per Section 107 IPC. The Court clarified that the abettor's guilt depends on the nature of the act abetted and the manner of abetment. In this case, the appellant's conviction under Section 436 read with Section 109 IPC was altered to reflect his instigation of the co-accused, leading to a conviction under Section 436 read with Section 115 IPC instead.