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

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