BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 149 — Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India.
Replaces IPC Section 122.
Whoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of either waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Nearby sections
- 146 Unlawful compulsory labour.
- 147 Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India.
- 148 Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147.
- 150 Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war.
- 151 Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power.
- 152 Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
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