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A, B and C agree to break into a jewellery shop and steal its contents. They collect tools and travel…

Section 61 treats agreement to commit an offence as criminal conspiracy. Section 62 requires an act in the attempt towards commission; collecting tools and travelling, with…

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A, B and C agree to break into a jewellery shop and steal its contents. They collect tools and travel there. Before entering the premises or starting to break in, they see a police patrol outside and return. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, their agreement and conduct establish:

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Section 61 treats agreement to commit an offence as criminal conspiracy. Section 62 requires an act in the attempt towards commission; collecting tools and travelling, with no commencement of breaking in or taking, remain preparation on these facts. See sections 61(1) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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Option A

The agreed offence establishes conspiracy, while the stated conduct remains preparation.

Option B

Agreement to commit an offence completes conspiracy; no entry or act beginning the planned breaking or taking has occurred.

Option C

Conspiracy is established, but the additional attempted offences are not established on these specified facts.

Option D

The agreement to commit an offence is already sufficient for conspiracy.

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