153. 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.
BNS Section 153: Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India
Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India. It replaces IPC 125 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 153 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India. | Imprisonment for life and fine, or imprisonment for 7 years and fine, or fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 153
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 125: Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India
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