Doubt: Abettor vs Aiding in Section 107 IPC

criminal judiciary advanced doubt

Yaar samajh nahi aaya, please help. I'm having a major crisis while revising for Judicial Services. Can someone clarify the difference between an abettor ( Section 107 IPC ) and aiding (Section 108 IPC)? In many cases, these two concepts seem to overlap. For instance, in State of UP v. Ramesh Chand (2008 SCC 7), the court explained that 'abetting' involves instigating or encouraging, while 'aiding' involves actively assisting in the commission of a crime. But what about when an accused is found guilty of 'aiding' by providing logistical support or resources? Can we say they're an abettor too? The definitions seem to be quite close, making it difficult to pinpoint the distinction. Please help me understand this.

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