BNS Section 155 - Concealing Design to Wage War
Whoever, knowing that any person is about to commit, or has committed, any of the offences punishable by section 152, conceals the existence of a design to wage such war, or makes any representation which he knows to be false respecting such design, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Official Text
“Whoever, knowing that any person is about to commit, or has committed, any of the offences punishable by section 152, conceals the existence of a design to wage such war, or makes any representation which he knows to be false respecting such design, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Knowledge of the design to wage war.
- Concealment of the design or false representation.
- Intent to conceal or mislead.
Potential Defenses:
- No knowledge of the design.
- Acting under duress.
- Legitimate privacy concerns.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Hiding information about planned attacks, providing false alibis for terrorists, destroying evidence of conspiracy.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Unaware of the design, acting under duress, or legitimate privacy concerns.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years, and Fine