BNS 2023Chapter XVIIPC: No IPC equivalent — new provision (partially overlaps with UAPA)

Section 113

Terrorist Act

Offences Affecting the Human Body

Plain English Explanation

Section 113 is another NEW provision — it defines terrorism in the general criminal law for the first time (previously only in UAPA). A terrorist act means any act that threatens India's unity, security, economic security, or strikes terror in people. BNS defines "terrorist" to include those who act for ideology, religion, race, or any belief. This overlaps with UAPA but provides an alternative prosecution route.

Legal Text

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 113

(1) Whoever commits a terrorist act shall,— (a) if such act has resulted in the death of any person, be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine...

Keywords

terrorismterrorist actUAPAsecurityideologybomb blastattack

Related Sections

S.111 — Organised Crime S.112 S.147 — Waging or Attempting to Wage War Against the Government of India S.148

Punishment

Death or life imprisonment (if death results). Minimum 5 years to life imprisonment.

IPC Equivalent

No IPC equivalent — new provision (partially overlaps with UAPA)

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