Section 147 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with waging, or attempting to wage war. or Abetting waging of war, against the Government of India. Under the old law this was Section 121 of the IPC.
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Section 147 BNS - Waging, or attempting to wage war. or Abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 147 - Waging, or attempting to wage war. or Abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
- Old provision
- Section 121 IPC
- Punishment
- Death, or imprisonment for life and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 147 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 121 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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