# \#section52

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## [Section 52 of BNS: Double Punishment When Abetment Leads to Multiple Crimes](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-52-of-bns-double-punishment-when-abetment-leads-to-multiple-crimes/22307)

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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-52-of-bns-double-punishment-when-abetment-leads-to-multiple-crimes/22307 "2025-04-25T05:09:21Z")

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Section 52 provides that if an abettor incites a person to commit an act, and in doing so the person also commits an additional distinct offence, the abettor may be punished for both the original act …