| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Conspiring to commit certain offences against the State. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 148 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147.
Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever within or without and beyond India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 147, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation.To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof.