BNS Section 119 - Terrorist Infrastructure

Whoever establishes, maintains, or supports terrorist infrastructure, including training camps, safe houses, or terrorist networks.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

Whoever establishes, maintains, or supports terrorist infrastructure, including training camps, safe houses, or terrorist networks.

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Establishing, maintaining, or supporting.
  • Terrorist infrastructure.
  • Intent to support terrorism.
  • Infrastructure for terrorist activities.

Potential Defenses:

  • No terrorist infrastructure.
  • Legitimate infrastructure.
  • Authorized facilities.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Establishing training camps, maintaining safe houses, supporting terrorist networks.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Legitimate infrastructure, authorized facilities, or lawful organizations.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 10 years, and Fine