150. Whoever by any act, or by any illegal omission, conceals the existence of a design to wage war against the Government of India, intending by such concealment to facilitate, or knowing it to be likely that such concealment will facilitate, the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 150: Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
Section 150 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war. It replaces IPC 123 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 150 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage war. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 150
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 123: Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
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