Penal Code · s 120A

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s 120ADefinition of criminal conspiracy

When two or more persons agree 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 the agreement in pursuance thereof.

Explanation -

It is immaterial whether the illegal act is the ultimate object of the agreement, or is merely incidental to that object.