Section 120B of IPC : Section 120B: Punishment Of Criminal Conspiracy

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a group of individuals plan to rob a bank. They meticulously plot every detail, from disabling the security systems to dividing the roles each will play during the heist. Before they can execute their plan, the police receive a tip-off and arrest them.

In this case, even though they did not commit the actual robbery, they can be charged under Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code for criminal conspiracy, as they conspired to commit an offence that could lead to rigorous imprisonment for more than two years. If convicted, they would be punished as if they had actually committed the robbery.