Practical Legal Guidance
Criminal Conspiracy
An agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act, or a legal act by illegal means.
Detailed 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.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Relevant Legislation
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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