Principle:
I. A person is said to abet the doing of a thing when he instigates any other person to do that thing.
II. Mere acquiescence, however, does not amount to instigation.
Facts: 'A' says to 'B': "I am going to kill 'C'." And, 'B' replies: "Do as you wish and take the consequences"; where after 'A' kills 'C'.
Correct Answer :
'B' has not abetted 'A' to kill 'C'.
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