To constitute an offence of criminal conspiracy under Indian Penal Code, what is the necessary condition to be proved?

Option A: There must be a prior meeting of two or more persons

Option B: There must be an agreement of two or more persons to do an illegal act or to do a legal act by illegal means

Option C: A person does an illegal act with the help of two or more persons

Option D: Two or more persons commit a crime on a sudden provocation with guilty mind.

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

There must be an agreement between two or more persons. If the conspirators commit several offences in accordance with the criminal conspiracy, all of them shall be liable for the offences, even if some of them did not actively participate in the commission of the crimes.

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