BNS · CHAPTER VII — Os

Section 149. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Whoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of either waging or being prepared to wage war against the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code