BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 147 — Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India.
Replaces IPC Section 121.
Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
Nearby sections
- 144 Exploitation of a trafficked person.
- 145 Habitual dealing in slaves.
- 146 Unlawful compulsory labour.
- 148 Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147.
- 149 Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India.
- 150 Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war.
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