Section 18. Punishment for conspiracy, etc.

1[18. Punishment for conspiracy, etc.--Whoever conspires or attempts to commit, or advocates, abets, advises or 2[incites, directly or knowingly facilitates] the commission of, a terrorist act or any act preparatory to the commission of a terrorist act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.]