A, intending to cause theft instigates B, to take property belonging to Z out of Z's possession. A induces B to believe that the property belongs to A. B takes the property out of Z's possession in good faith, believing it to be A's property. With reference to the above statement.
Assertion (A): A is guilty of abetment of theft even if B is innocent.
Reason (R): Liability of abettor is not dependent on the liability of the principal accused,

A, intending to cause theft instigates B, to take property belonging to Z out of Z's possession. A induces B to believe that the property belongs to A. B takes the property out of Z's possession in good faith, believing it to be A's property. With reference to the above statement.
Assertion (A): A is guilty of abetment of theft even if B is innocent.
Reason (R): Liability of abettor is not dependent on the liability of the principal accused, Correct Answer Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Abetment may include:
1 Abetment by instigation
2. Abetment by conspiracy
3. Abetment by aid
4. Abetment by acquiescence and
5. Abetment by silence:
A' in good faith believing property of 'Z' to be own property, takes the property out of 'B's possession. Here 'A' commits?