Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 120BBNS 61(2)
Criminal conspiracy punishment
BNS 61(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 120B is BNS 61(2)
- BNS 61(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine, or both
- Bailable?
- According as offence which is object of conspiracy is bailable or non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as the offence which is the object of conspiracy is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court by which abetment of the offence which is the object of conspiracy is triable
- BNS 61(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 120B bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 61(2): according as offence which is object of conspiracy is bailable or non-bailable, according as the offence which is the object of conspiracy is cognizable or non-cognizable, tried by Court by which abetment of the offence which is the object of conspiracy is triable. BNS 61(2): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 120B under BNS?
BNS 61(2): imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine, or both. BNS 61(2): imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine, or both.
What is IPC 120B equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 120B (Criminal conspiracy punishment) corresponds to Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 120B and BNS 61(2)?
IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 61(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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