Section 120A of IPC : Section 120A: Definition of criminal conspiracy

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh plan to rob a bank. They agree on the details, such as the date, time, and method of the robbery. Ravi arranges for a getaway car, while Suresh procures weapons for the heist. Even if they are caught before the robbery takes place, their agreement and the steps taken to prepare for the robbery constitute a criminal conspiracy under Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Priya and Anil agree to cheat in their university exams. They plan to bribe the exam invigilator to allow them to bring in unauthorized materials. Priya collects money from other students to pay the bribe, and Anil contacts the invigilator to finalize the deal. Even if the invigilator does not accept the bribe, the agreement and actions taken to facilitate the cheating amount to a criminal conspiracy under Section 120A.

Example 3:

Meena and Rajesh decide to start a business selling counterfeit designer clothes. They agree to import fake goods from another country and sell them in India. Meena arranges for the shipment, and Rajesh sets up a website to market the products. Even if they do not make any sales, their agreement and the steps taken to import and sell counterfeit goods constitute a criminal conspiracy under Section 120A.

Example 4:

A group of environmental activists, including Arjun and Neha, agree to stage a protest by blocking a major highway to draw attention to their cause. Blocking the highway is illegal. Arjun arranges for banners and signs, while Neha coordinates with other activists to gather at the location. Even if the protest is stopped by the police before it begins, their agreement and preparations to block the highway amount to a criminal conspiracy under Section 120A.

Example 5:

Vikram and Sunita plan to defraud an insurance company by staging a fake car accident. They agree on the details, such as the location and time of the accident. Vikram damages his car intentionally, and Sunita acts as a witness to the fake accident. Even if the insurance claim is not filed, their agreement and actions to stage the accident constitute a criminal conspiracy under Section 120A.