Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India
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Summary
Collecting people, arms or ammunition, or otherwise preparing to wage war against the Government of India with the required intent is a criminal offence. It applies when acts show intention to wage or be ready to wage war against the state. Punishment is imprisonment for life, or imprisonment (rigorous or simple) up to ten years, and a fine.
Example
Ravi buys rifles and recruits a small group to seize a government office. Because his actions show intent to wage or be prepared to wage war against the Government of India, he can be punished with life imprisonment or up to ten years' imprisonment and a fine under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of either waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNSS Classification
- Death, or imprisonment for life and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session.
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