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Criminal Conspiracy under Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, defines criminal conspiracy as an agreement between two or more persons to commit an unlawful act or a lawful act by unlawful means. It imposes liability for planning, ensuring accountability with punishment aligned to the intended offense’s severity.

byHimanshu PoshwalJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

CRIMINAL LAW

Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Addresses Acts Causing Harm Done with Consent Without Intent to Cause Death or Grievous Hurt

Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, stipulates that an act not intended or known to likely cause death or grievous hurt is not an offense if the person harmed is over eighteen and has consented to the risk. For example, if two adults agree to fence for amusement and one is injured without foul play, no offense is committed.

byLegal MaestrosMay 19, 2025May 19, 2025