Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121
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Summary
Conspiring, inside or outside India, to wage war against the Government or to overawe the Central or a State Government by criminal force or the show of criminal force is punishable with life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to ten years, and a fine. A mere agreement to do this is enough; no overt act is required to attract punishment.
Example
Ravi and Meera, while living abroad, plan to set up an armed group to intimidate the State Government into handing over disputed land. Even if they only discuss and make plans without carrying them out, they can be prosecuted and face life or up to ten years' imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever within or without India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 121, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government , shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanations
(1) To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof.
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