Bailabel Type : non-bailable

Description

Description:

Section 123 IPC applies when a person conceals information or helps in any way to facilitate a plan to wage war against the Government of India. Even if they are not directly involved in war, hiding information or assisting war preparations makes them liable for punishment.

This section ensures that those who protect, support, or fail to report anti-national activities are held accountable.

• Key Elements of Section 123 IPC:
  1?? The person must conceal information or assist in some way.
  2?? The concealment must be intentional – The person knows that the information relates to a plan to wage war.
  3?? The concealment must facilitate the war effort – The act must help those preparing for war.

? Example 1: Hiding a Terrorist

• A shelters a militant planning an attack against the Indian government.
• Even though A does not participate in the attack, he is guilty under Section 123 IPC.

? Example 2: Supplying Resources to Rebels

• A gives food, money, or secret transport to a group plotting an armed rebellion.
• A is punishable under Section 123 IPC.

? Example 3: Not Reporting Secret War Plans

• A learns that B is collecting weapons to attack the government but keeps it secret.
• A is liable under Section 123 IPC for concealing the plan.

Punishment

 Punishment Under Section 123 IPC

?? Imprisonment up to 10 years
?? Fine