149. 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.
BNS Section 149: Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India
Section 149 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India. It replaces IPC 122 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 149 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Collecting arms, etc., with the intention of waging war against the Government of India. | 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 149
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 122: Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India
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