Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India

What this section does

This section punishes waging war, attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war against the government of any foreign State that is at peace with the Government of India. It protects India's international relations and obligations of neutrality. All three modes — actual waging, attempt, and abetment — are covered.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

Imprisonment for life (with fine), or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 7 years (with fine), or fine.

Triable by

Sessions Court

Cognizable

Yes

Bailable

No

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused waged war against, attempted to wage war against, or abetted the waging of war against a foreign State
2. That foreign State was at peace with the Government of India at the relevant time

Derived from IPC s.125.