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What constitutes the gist of an offence under Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 34 IPC) fixes joint liability for a criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of their "Common…

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What constitutes the gist of an offence under Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 34 IPC) fixes joint liability for a criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of their "Common intention", as distinguished from the "Common object" requirement of Section 190 (formerly Section 149 IPC).

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