IPC Section 123
Section 123 โ Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
"Whoever, intending to facilitate, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate, the commission of any design to wage war against the Government of India, knowingly conceals or fails to disclose the existence of that design, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both."
๐งพ Explanation:
This section targets anyone who conceals information about a plan or design to wage war against the Government of India.
If a person:
Knowingly hides or fails to disclose such a design,
With the intention to help or knowing that their silence will help the design succeed,
โ๏ธ Punishment:
Imprisonment up to 7 years, or
Fine, or
Both.
๐ Key Points:
The crime here is concealment or non-disclosure of a war-waging conspiracy.
The offender must have knowledge or intention regarding the design to wage war.
This section aims to prevent conspiracies and rebellion against the state by punishing those who aid by silence.
Example:
If a person knows of a planned armed uprising against the government and does not report it to authorities, they can be charged under Section 123.
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