BNS Section 61Old IPC: IPC Section 120A & Section 120B
Criminal Conspiracy under BNS 2023 Section 61
When two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be done, an illegal act or an act which is not illegal by illegal means, such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy under BNS Section 61.
Essential Ingredients for Exam Answers
- 1Agreement between two or more persons.
- 2Object of agreement is to commit an illegal act.
- 3An overt act in pursuance of agreement (for offences other than major crimes).
Verified Precedents & Landmark Judgments
Topandas v. State of Bombay (1956)
Ratio: One person alone cannot be convicted of conspiracy.
Exam Practice MCQ
What is the minimum number of persons required for Criminal Conspiracy under BNS 61?
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