Section 147 Earlier IPC 121
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India
Chapter 7: Offences against the State
Whoever wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
Illustration.
A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 148Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147IPC 121A
- 149Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of IndiaIPC 122
- 150Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage warIPC 123
- 151Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful powerIPC 124
- 152Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of IndiaIPC 124A
- 153Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of IndiaIPC 125