| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Waging or attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war, against the Government of India. | Death, or imprisonment for life and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 147 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India.
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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. A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.