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Whoever abets any offence under this Act, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, shall be punished with the punishment provided for that offence. Sale and procurement of children for any purpose. Corporal punishment. Use of child by militant groups or other adults. Kidnapping and abduction of child. Offences committed on disabled children. Classification of offences and designated court. Abetment. 1 of 1996. 45 of 1860. SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 35 Explanation.— An act or offence is said to be committed in consequence of abetment, when it is committed in consequence of the instigation, or in pursuance of the conspiracy or with the aid, which constitutes the abetment.