Assertion (A) : The gist of conspiracy lies in forming the scheme between two or more persons to perform the overt act.
Reason (R) : The alleged agreement must provide circumstantial evidence about the participation by all to establish conspiracy.
Codes :
Assertion (A) correctly identifies the core of conspiracy as the formation of a scheme between two or more persons. This agreement is central to the crime. The mention of performing an overt act relates to the intended execution of this scheme.
Reason (R) accurately describes how conspiracy is established: through circumstantial evidence that proves the alleged agreement and the participation of all individuals involved. This evidentiary requirement is crucial for substantiating the conspiracy charge.
Reason (R) provides a correct explanation for Assertion (A). Assertion (A) defines what conspiracy *is* (a scheme). Reason (R) explains *how* this scheme is typically proven in practice (via circumstantial evidence of agreement and participation). Therefore, (R) clarifies the practical application and proof of the concept stated in (A).
Both statements (A) and (R) are legally sound. Reason (R) directly supports and explains the practical establishment of the conspiracy described in Assertion (A), making it the correct explanation.
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II | ||
| A. | Deterrent Theory of Punishment | I. | To maintain social order and ensure absence of crime in the society |
| B. | Retributive Theory of Punishment | II. | To stop others from committing similar crimes |
| C. | Reformative Theory of Punishment | III. | To return the same quantum of harm inflicted by the convict |
| D. | Preventive Theory of Punishment | IV. | To improve the mindset of the convict and ensure rightful thinking |
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