Description of IPC Section 120B
According to section 120B of Indian penal code,
- 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 shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding six months, or with fine or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal conspiracy to commit an offence, Punishable with death, imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term of 2 Years or upwards | Same As For Abetment of that Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence | Same As Offence |
| Any other criminal conspiracy | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Criminal conspiracy to commit an offence, Punishable with death, imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term of 2 Years or upwards
Punishment : Same As For Abetment of that Offence
Cognizance : Same As Offence
Bail : Same As Offence
Triable : Same As Offence
Offence : Any other criminal conspiracy
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 120B
What offence is defined under IPC 120B?
IPC 120B Offence: Criminal conspiracy to commit an offence, Punishable with death, imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment for a term of 2 Years or upwards.
What is the punishment for IPC 120B Case?
The punishment for IPC 120B is Same As For Abetment of that Offence.
Is IPC 120B cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 120B is a Same As Offence.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 120B offence?
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Is IPC 120B bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 120B is a Same As Offence offence.
In what court can IPC 120B be tried?
IPC 120B is tried in the court of Same As Offence.
