Section 126 of Indian Penal Code, 1860:
Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparation to commit depredation, on the territories of any power in alliance or at peace with the 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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Ingredients of offence:
The essential ingredients of the offence under Section 126 are as follows:
(1) Accused carried out or made preparation in order to carry out depredation in certain territories;
(2) Such territory was in alliance or at peace with the Government of India.