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.
IPC Section 126 in BNS: Section 154
Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India
Section 126 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India) corresponds to Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 154 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine, and forfeiture of certain property.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 154
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