Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India
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Summary
Waging war against the government of any Asiatic Power that is allied to or at peace with the Government of India, or attempting or abetting such war, is a punishable offence. Punishment may be life imprisonment with possible fine, or imprisonment up to seven years with possible fine, or only a fine. The rule applies whenever the target state is an Asiatic Power allied or at peace with India.
Example
Rohan helps a group organise and fund attacks against the government of a neighbouring Asiatic country that is at peace with India. He can be charged with waging or abetting war against that government and, on conviction, may face life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to seven years, or a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever wages war against the Government of any Asiatic Power in alliance or at peace with the Government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
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