147. Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration. A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
IPC Section 121 in BNS: Section 147
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India) corresponds to Section 147 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 147 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Death, or imprisonment for life and fine.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Waging or attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war, against the Government of India. | Death, or imprisonment for life and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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