● New in BNS
The IPC did not define terrorism; terrorist acts were prosecuted exclusively under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
BNS Section 113 defines and punishes terrorist acts — acts intended to threaten the unity, integrity, sovereignty, security or economic security of India or to strike terror. If the act results in death: death or imprisonment for life without parole, and fine; otherwise imprisonment of 5 years to life and fine. Conspiracy, organising and membership are separately punished.
Entirely new to the general criminal code, running parallel to the UAPA — the police may choose which law to invoke.
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