Under section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of persons needed…
Section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 requires two or more persons to agree. For an agreement to commit an offence, the agreement itself can constitute the…
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Under section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, what is the minimum number of persons needed to agree to commit an offence for a criminal conspiracy?
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Section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 requires two or more persons to agree. For an agreement to commit an offence, the agreement itself can constitute the conspiracy.
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Option A
One person acting alone cannot make the required agreement.
Option B
A group of five can conspire, but the section fixes a lower minimum.
Option C
Section 61(1) requires an agreement between two or more persons.
Option D
The provision expressly requires two or more persons.
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