Section 154 of BNS : Section 154: Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, an Indian national, along with a group of individuals, plans to raid a village in a neighboring country that is currently at peace with India. They intend to steal livestock and other valuable items. Before they can execute their plan, the Indian authorities catch wind of their preparations and arrest them. Under Section 154 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi and his group can be charged for making preparations to commit depredation on the territories of a foreign State at peace with India. They could face imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, and forfeiture of any property intended to be used in the raid.

Example 2:

Sita, an Indian citizen, successfully leads a group to cross the border into a neighboring country that is at peace with India. They loot several homes and return to India with stolen goods. Upon their return, Indian authorities apprehend them. Under Section 154 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sita and her group can be charged with committing depredation on the territories of a foreign State at peace with India. They could face imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, and forfeiture of the stolen goods and any property used in the commission of the crime.