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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, defines criminal conspiracy?

Section 61(1) defines criminal conspiracy. Where the agreement is to commit an offence, the agreement itself satisfies the provision’s agreement requirement. For other…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, defines criminal conspiracy?

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Section 61(1) defines criminal conspiracy. Where the agreement is to commit an offence, the agreement itself satisfies the provision’s agreement requirement. For other agreements covered by the section, the proviso requires a further act in pursuance.

Section 61(2) provides punishment.

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Option A

Section 61(1) defines criminal conspiracy and states when an additional act is required.

Option B

Section 45 sets out abetment.

Option C

Section 59 concerns a public servant concealing a design to commit an offence that it is their duty to prevent.

Option D

Section 61(2) prescribes punishment for criminal conspiracy.

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