Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 125BNS 153
Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India
BNS 153 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 125 is BNS 153
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment up to 7 years, to which fine may be added, or with fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Words "any Asiatic power in alliance" are replaced by "Government of any foreign State at peace".
Drafting-ready
Under Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 125 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 153 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 125 under BNS?
BNS 153: imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment up to 7 years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
What is IPC 125 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 125 (Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India) corresponds to Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 125 and BNS 153?
Words "any Asiatic power in alliance" are replaced by "Government of any foreign State at peace".
How do I cite BNS 153 in a pleading?
Under Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 123 → BNS 150 — Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
- IPC 124 → BNS 151 — Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
- IPC 126 → BNS 154 — Committing depredation on territories of Foreign State at peace with Government of India
- IPC 127 → BNS 155 — Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections 153 and 154
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- IPC 130 → BNS 158 — Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
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