Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
120A. Definition of criminal conspiracy . — When two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be — done,
(1) an illegal act, or
(2) an act which is not illegal by illegal means, such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy:
1. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 51, for "voluntarily conceals, by any act or illegal omission, the existence of a design" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).
2. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
3. Ins. by Act 8 of 1913, s. 3.
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.
Source: India Code