BNS Section 147: Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India.—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.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Death or Life Imprisonment + Fine
Nature of Offense
Cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Non-bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session