BNS Section 150 : Concealing With Intent to Facilitate Design to Wage War

Definition of BNS Section 150

Section 150 of the BNS 2023 States:
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.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 150

The section emphasises the importance of transparency and accountability, particularly when individuals or groups might be attempting to conceal critical information related to plans to wage war. The concealment could involve withholding knowledge of weapons, resources, people, or other elements that would aid in such an act. The intent behind this provision is to ensure that any form of clandestine activity supporting the objective of waging war is punishable, as it could lead to destabilising the country's security.

• Illustration:
  For example, if an individual learns of a group planning to attack the government or a vital institution, and instead of reporting it, they intentionally hide that information to facilitate the planning of such an attack, they would be guilty under Section 150. The law punishes not only the act of participating in the conspiracy but also the act of aiding it through concealment.
  This provision plays a critical role in preventing acts of war and terrorism by targeting not just those who directly plan or execute such actions, but also those who enable or facilitate them through deception and concealment. It reflects the broader approach of the BNS to protect national security through comprehensive legal measures.

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