What is the BNS Section 149 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 149 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 122. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 149 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 149 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 149?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 149 BNS is: Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 149 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 149 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 149 BNS?

Cases under Section 149 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 149 BNS?

Section 149 BNS deals with 'Collecting arms, etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 149

BNS Section 149: Collecting arms, etc

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 122

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 149 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "collecting arms, etc". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding collecting arms, etc as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 149 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

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

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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