Under Section 120-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, criminal conspiracy primarily requires:
Correct answer: A. An agreement to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
- A. An agreement to commit an illegal act or a legal act by illegal means
- B. The actual completion of the planned offence
- C. The presence of at least five persons at the meeting
- D. The use of force against the intended victim
Explanation
Criminal conspiracy is based on an agreement to do an illegal act or to do a legal act through illegal means. Completion of the planned offence is not essential to the existence of the conspiracy.
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