Which of the following statements are correct in relation to criminal conspiracy 1 When two or ...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

Which of the following statements are correct in relation to criminal conspiracy?

1. When two or more persons agree to do an unlawful act by an unlawful means then they will be guilty of criminal conspiracy.

2. Several persons agreed to commit an of fence by nothing was done in pursuance of the agreement.

3. When two or more persons agree to do a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means but an overt act is done by one of them.

4. Criminal conspiracy to commit an offence punishable with fine alone will not entail any liability.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 2 and 3.

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Correct. A criminal conspiracy involves an agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act or to commit a lawful act by unlawful means.

- Statement 2: Correct. An agreement to commit an offense can constitute a criminal conspiracy even if no further action is taken beyond the agreement itself.

- Statement 3: Incorrect. If the act to be done is lawful and by lawful means, it doesn't constitute criminal conspiracy, even if an overt act is done.

- Statement 4: Correct. A conspiracy to commit an offense punishable only with a fine doesn't lead to criminal liability.

Option 3 (1, 2, and 4) is correct.