Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. In conspiracy, there is no distinction between principal and accessory.

  2. In conspiracy, principal and accessory are distinct.

  3. There has to be a distinction between principal and accessory in all offences.

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Under criminal conspiracy law (Section 120A IPC), all conspirators are equally liable for the conspiracy itself regardless of their role. There is no distinction between principal offender and accessory in the offence of conspiracy - every member of the conspiracy is jointly and severally liable. This principle is fundamental to conspiracy law.

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