Chapter VII — OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE

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

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

147. Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India

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.