Under section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which statement about criminal conspiracy is…
Section 61(1) requires an agreement between at least two persons. The object can be an illegal act or a lawful act by illegal means. The additional-act requirement applies…
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Under section 61(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which statement about criminal conspiracy is incorrect?
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Correct answer D
Section 61(1) requires an agreement between at least two persons. The object can be an illegal act or a lawful act by illegal means. The additional-act requirement applies to qualifying agreements other than an agreement to commit an offence.
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Option A
At least two persons are required for the agreement.
Option B
An illegal act can be the agreed object.
Option C
The definition expressly includes lawful acts to be done by illegal means.
Option D
An agreement to commit an offence is the express exception to the requirement for an act in pursuance.
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