Multiple choice

An agreement between two or more persons is required for criminal conspiracy under Section 120-A. Which of the following statements is correct in this context?

  1. The agreement must be to do an illegal act by illegal means.

  2. The agreement must be to do an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means.

  3. The agreement must be to commit an offence.

  4. An overt act apart from the agreement is required.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Section 120-A of the Indian Penal Code states that when two or more persons agree to do or cause to be done – (1) an illegal act or (2) an act which is not illegal by illegal means, such an agreement is designated as a criminal conspiracy. 

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