IPC → BNS
IPC Section 120A in BNS
IPC Section 120A corresponds to BNS Section 61(1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 120A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 61(1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 61(1) — Criminal conspiracy definition
Drafting note. IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS.
(1) When two or more persons agree with the common object to do, or cause to be done— (a) an illegal act; or (b) an act which is not illegal by illegal means, such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy: Provided that no agreement except an agreement to commit an offence shall amount to a criminal conspiracy unless some act besides the agreement is done by one or more parties to such agreement in pursuance thereof. Explanation .—It is immaterial whether the illegal act is the ultimate object of such agreement, or is merely incidental to that object. (2) Whoever is a party to a crimin…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 120A in BNS?
IPC Section 120A is BNS Section 61(1) — Criminal conspiracy definition.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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