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X instigates Y to murder Z, Y in pursuance of the instigation stabs Z. Z recovers from the wound. Which one of the following is the liability of X?

A. Since essentials to constitute an offence of abetment are not fulfilled, X is not guilty of instigating to commit murder

B. Z is alive and hence X is not guilty of instigating to commit murder

C. X is guilty of instigating Y to commit murder even if Z recovers and does not die

D. Since death of Z does not ensure, the criminal liability, if any, will be that of only Y

Answer: Option C

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