Section 120A IPC defines criminal conspiracy. The agreement must be to
ADo an act with mere knowledge of its outcome
BDo an illegal act, or to do a legal act by illegal means
CDo any act at all involving more than one person
DDo something morally questionable but legal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Do an illegal act, or to do a legal act by illegal means
Section 120A: agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act, OR to commit a legal act by illegal means, is criminal conspiracy. For non-offences, an overt act in pursuance is also required.
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