Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
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Summary
Waging war against the Government of India, attempting to do so, or abetting others in waging such war attracts the severest penalties: death or imprisonment for life, plus a fine. It applies to violent, armed or organised attempts to overthrow or resist the Government. The offence is cognizable and non-bailable.
Example
Arjun joins an armed insurrection that attacks a government installation aiming to overthrow the Government of India. Under this provision Arjun has committed the offence and can be punished with death or life imprisonment and fined; the offence is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
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