BNS Section 147

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

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BNSChapter VII

S. 147

Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India.

Description

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.

BNSS Classification

  • Death, or imprisonment for life and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Court of Session.

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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