In force · As amended up to 2026-08
18. Punishment for conspiracy, etc.— Whoever conspires or attempts to commit, or advocates, abets, advises or[3] [incites, directly or knowingly facilitates] the commission of, a terrorist act or any act preparatory to the commission of a terrorist act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
Source: India Code