IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 120B IPC

Punishment of criminal conspiracy

Offence

Whoever is a party to a criminal conspiracy to commit an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term of two years or upwards, shall, where no express provision is made in this Code for the punishment of such a conspiracy, be punished in the same manner as if he had abetted such offence.
Whoever is a party to a criminal conspiracy other than a criminal conspiracy to commit an offence punishable as aforesaid

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: a term not exceeding six months.
  • Fine: or with both.
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FAQ — Section 120B IPC

Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Punishment of criminal conspiracy”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.