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IPC Section 123 - Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Whoever, by any act, or by any illegal omission, conceals the existence of a design to wage war against the Government of India, intending by such concealment to facilitate, or knowing it to be likely that such concealment will facilitate, the waging of such war, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 123 in Simple Words
If someone hides or fails to report a plan to wage war against the Government of India, intending to help or knowing it might help the war, they can be punished with imprisonment of up to ten years and may also be fined.
Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage War | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage War
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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