Indian Penal Code, 1860

Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India.—

Section

121

Punishment

Death or Life Imprisonment + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

121. Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India.— Whoever, wages war against the Government of India, or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.IllustrationA joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
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