148. Whoever within or without and beyond India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 147, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.—To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof.
BNS Section 148: Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147
Section 148 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147. It replaces IPC 121A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 148 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | Conspiring to commit certain offences against the State. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 148
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 121A: Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121
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