Criminal Conspiracy
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act, or a legal act by illegal means.
In Simple Terms
Planning a crime together counts as a crime itself, even before the planned act actually happens.
Detailed Legal Meaning
Criminal conspiracy is constituted the moment two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be done, an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means; in most cases some overt act in pursuance of the agreement must also be shown, save where the agreement itself is to commit certain serious offences.
Relevant Acts & Sections
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Search on India Code ↗
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 (predecessor provision)Search on India Code ↗