Section 121 of the Penal Code of Bangladesh deals with the offense of waging or attempting to wage war against the Government of Bangladesh. The details, punishment, bailable or non-bailable status, cognizable or non-cognizable status, and offense ingredients for this section are as follows:
Offence Details: The offense involves waging or attempting to wage war against the Government of Bangladesh, or abetting or conspiring to do so.
Punishment: The punishment for this offense is the death penalty or imprisonment for life.
Bailable/Non-bailable: This is a non-bailable offense, meaning the accused cannot be released on bail by the police or the court.
Cognizable/Non-cognizable: This is a cognizable offense, meaning the police can arrest the accused without a warrant and start an investigation into the case.
Offence Ingredients: To establish the offense under Section 121 of the Penal Code, the prosecution must prove the following:
- The accused waged or attempted to wage war against the Government of Bangladesh, or abetted or conspired to do so.
- The accused had the intention to overthrow or undermine the authority of the Government of Bangladesh.
- The accused took some steps towards achieving the objective of waging or attempting to wage war against the Government of Bangladesh.
It is important to note that the offense under Section 121 is a very serious offense, and the punishment for it is severe. Therefore, if you are facing charges under this section, it is essential to seek legal advice and representation as soon as possible.