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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines criminal conspiracy and provides for its…

Section 61 combines the definition in subsection (1) and punishment in subsection (2). Its proviso requires an act in pursuance of the agreement unless the agreement is to…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines criminal conspiracy and provides for its punishment?

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Section 61 combines the definition in subsection (1) and punishment in subsection (2). Its proviso requires an act in pursuance of the agreement unless the agreement is to commit an offence.

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Option A

Section 45 defines abetment of a thing, which is a distinct concept.

Option B

Section 54 concerns an abettor who is present when an offence is committed.

Option C

Section 61(1) defines criminal conspiracy and section 61(2) provides for punishment.

Option D

Section 62 is the general punishment provision for certain attempts.

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