Indian Penal Code,1860

Act No : 45

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Section : Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, againstthe Government of India.

121. Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging ofwar, against the Government of India.--Whoever wages war against the3*[Government of India], or attempts to wage such war, or abets thewaging of such war, shall be punished with death, or4*[imprisonment for life] 5*[and shall also be liable to fine]. 6*[Illustration.] 7***A joins an insurrection against the 3*[Government of India].A has committed the offence defined in this section. 8* * * * *----------------------------------------------------------------------1. Ins. by Act 8 of 1913, s. 3.2. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for "transportation".3. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Queen".4. Subs. by Act of 1955 s. 117 and Sch., for "transportation for life".5. Subs. by Act 16 of 1921, s. 2, for "and shall forfeit all his property".6. Subs. by Act 36 of 1957, s. 3 and Sch. II, for "Illustrations".7. The brackets and letter "(a)" omitted by s. 3 and Sch. II, ibid.8. Illus tration (b) rep. by the A. O. 1950.127

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