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SECTION 125 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Words “any Asiatic power in alliance” are replaced by “Government of any foreign State at peace”.)
Please refer to BNS 153 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 125 in Simple Words
If someone wages war against or attempts to wage war against a Government of an Asian country allied or at peace with India, or aids in doing so, they can be punished with life imprisonment, or imprisonment of up to seven years, and may also be fined.
Cited by
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waging war against any Asiatic power in alliance or at peace with the Government of India, or abetting the waging of such war | Imprisonment for Life + Fine or 7 Years + Fine or Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Waging war against any Asiatic power in alliance or at peace with the Government of India, or abetting the waging of such war
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life + Fine or 7 Years + Fine or Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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