IPC Section 126. Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 6
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against The State - Parliament of India

Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any Power in alliance or at peace with the 1[Government of India], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation.

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1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for “Queen”.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Committing depredation on the territories of any power in alliance or at peace with the Government of India.         Imprisonment for 7 years and fine, and forfeiture of certain of property.     Cognisable        
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-bailable     Court of Session Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security