BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 154 BNS

Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India

Offence

Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
  • Fine: and to forfeiture of any property used.
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FAQ — Section 154 BNS

Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Committing depredation on territories of 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 of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation.

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