If multiple people plan a crime together and do something to achieve that plan, they are all responsible for the crime, even if they didn't do the main act themselves. It's like a team effort in a bad way.
A, B, and C plan to rob a bank. A drives the getaway car, B distracts the guard, and C steals the money. All three are guilty of robbery, even if only C took the cash.
- •If you are accused of a crime with others, know your role and the evidence against you.
- •Seek legal advice if you are accused of acting with common intention.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (replaces CrPC)
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