Section 147 BNS: Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India

Section 147 BNS

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.

FAQs of BNS Section 147

  1. 147 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 147 of the BNS: Death, or imprisonment for life and fine.

  2. 147 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 147 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 147 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 147 of the BNS is non-bailable.

  4. 147 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 147 of the BNS is triable by the Court of Session.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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