BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 153 — Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India.
Replaces IPC Section 125.
Whoever wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 154 Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India.
- 155 Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154.
- 156 Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape.
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