Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India

What this section does

This section penalises committing depredation (plundering or pillaging) or making preparations to commit depredation on the territories of a foreign State at peace with India. It also provides for forfeiture of property used or intended to be used in, or acquired by, such depredation. Both the completed act and preparatory acts are punishable.

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

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Punishment

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 7 years, and also liable to fine and forfeiture of property used, intended to be used, or acquired in the depredation.

Triable by

Sessions Court

Cognizable

Yes

Bailable

No

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused committed depredation or made preparations to commit depredation
2. The depredation was on the territories of a foreign State
3. That foreign State was at peace with the Government of India at the relevant time

Derived from IPC s.126.