BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 153 BNS

Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India

Offence

Whoever wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
  • Fine: may be added.
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FAQ — Section 153 BNS

Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.

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