Section 113 of BNS : Section 113: Terrorist act.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a disgruntled individual, decides to create chaos by planting a bomb in a crowded market in Delhi. His intent is to cause fear and disrupt the daily lives of people. The bomb explodes, causing injuries to several people and significant damage to nearby shops. Under Section 113 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi's actions are considered a terrorist act because he used an explosive substance with the intent to strike terror and cause injury and property damage. Ravi could face life imprisonment or even the death penalty if any fatalities occur.

Example 2:

A group of individuals, led by Arjun, is found to be running a secret training camp in a remote area of Maharashtra. They are training recruits in the use of firearms and explosives with the intent to carry out attacks on government buildings. Under Section 113, specifically Section (4), Arjun and his associates are organizing a camp for imparting training in terrorist acts. They could be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to life imprisonment and also be liable to a fine.

Example 3:

Meera, a member of a terrorist organization, is caught with a large sum of counterfeit Indian currency. She was planning to use this money to fund terrorist activities and destabilize the Indian economy. Under Section 113, specifically Section (1)(a)(iv), Meera's possession of counterfeit currency with the intent to damage the monetary stability of India is considered a terrorist act. She could face imprisonment for a term that may extend to life imprisonment and also be liable to a fine.

Example 4:

Rajesh, a software engineer, is found to be knowingly providing technical support to a terrorist group by helping them hack into government databases. His actions facilitate the commission of terrorist acts by disrupting essential services. Under Section 113, specifically Section (3), Rajesh's actions of knowingly facilitating the commission of a terrorist act could result in imprisonment for a term that may extend to life imprisonment and also be liable to a fine.

Example 5:

Priya, the wife of a known terrorist, is found to be hiding her husband in their home, knowing that he has committed several terrorist acts. However, under Section 113, specifically Section (6), Priya's actions of harboring her husband are not punishable because the law provides an exception for spouses. If it were anyone else, they could face imprisonment for a term that may extend to life imprisonment and also be liable to a fine.