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.