A instigates B to instigate C to murder Z. B accordingly instigates C to murder Z, and C commits that offence in consequence of B's instigation. Which one of the following would be the correct statement
A. Only B is guilty of abetment as A did not directly instigate C to murder Z
B. Both A and B will be guilty as the abetment of abetment is also an offence
C. Only A will be guilty as B acted on the instigation of A
D. Neither A nor B can be fastened with criminal liability for abetment
Answer: Option B
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