IPC → BNS
IPC Section 125 in BNS
IPC Section 125 corresponds to BNS Section 153 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 125 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 153 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 153 — Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India
Drafting note. Words “any Asiatic power in alliance” are replaced by “Government of any foreign State at peace”.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 125 in BNS?
IPC Section 125 is BNS Section 153 — Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India.
Has the provision changed?
Words “any Asiatic power in alliance” are replaced by “Government of any foreign State at peace”.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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