Section 96 - Criminal conspiracy defined.

(I) 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 called a criminal conspiracy.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, 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 that agreement in pursuance thereof.

Explanation

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

Explanation

This section shall not apply to an agreement of two or more persons to do or cause to be done any act in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute if such act committed by one person would not be punishable as an offence.

Explanation

Nothing in this section shall exempt from punishment any persons guilty of a conspiracy for which a punishment is provided by any Act or other Law.