Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India
What this section does
This section targets preparatory acts for waging war against the Government of India, specifically the collection of men, arms, or ammunition, or other preparations, with the intention of waging or being prepared to wage such war. It criminalises the preparatory stage before an actual attempt or waging of war.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Quick reference
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description up to 10 years, and fine.
- Triable by
- Sessions Court
- Cognizable
- Yes
- Bailable
- No
- Compoundable
- No
Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)
- The accused collected men, arms, or ammunition, or otherwise made preparations to wage war
- The accused did so with the intention of waging war against the Government of India, or of being prepared to wage such war
Derived from IPC s.122.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 149, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 149 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.