BNS Section 98 – Terrorist act
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 98
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever commits a terrorist act shall be punished if the act has resulted in the death of any person with death or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine and in any other case with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
📋 Explanation / Illustration
Explanation: Terrorist act means an act committed with the intention to threaten the unity integrity and security of India or with intent to strike terror in the people or any section of the people in India or in any foreign country.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Death or life if death caused or 5 years to life imprisonment and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session. New provision in BNS.
