Section 10: Abetment of offence

Whoever abets any offence under this Act shall be punishable with the punishment provided for the offence.

[Explanation.— A public servant who wilfully neglects the investigation of any offence punishable under this Act shall be deemed to have abetted an offence punishable under this Act.]

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