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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 149 BNS - Collecting arms, etc., with intention of Waging war against the Government Of India

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
149 - Collecting arms, etc., with intention of Waging war against the Government Of India
Old provision
Section 122 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 149 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 122 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 149 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with collecting arms, etc., with intention of Waging war against the Government Of India. Under the old law this was Section 122 of the IPC.

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