154. Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation.
BNS Section 154: Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India
Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India. It replaces IPC 126 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 154 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Committing depredation on the territories of any foreign state at peace with the Government of India. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine, and forfeiture of certain property. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 154
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 126: Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India
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