Section 150 of BNS : Section 150: Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a software engineer, discovers that his neighbor, Mr. Sharma, is secretly gathering weapons and recruiting people to form a militia with the intent to wage war against the Government of India. Instead of reporting this to the authorities, Ravi decides to keep this information to himself, thinking it is none of his business. By concealing this information, Ravi is facilitating Mr. Sharma's plans. Under Section 150 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, a journalist, comes across confidential documents that reveal a group of individuals planning a large-scale cyber-attack on government infrastructure to destabilize the Indian government. Priya, fearing for her safety and career, chooses not to publish the story or inform the authorities. By not disclosing this critical information, Priya is aiding the group's design to wage war against the government. According to Section 150 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya could face imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine for her illegal omission.