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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 121 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

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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