Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
VI · Section 121

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

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever wages war against the 2[Government of India], or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or 1[imprisonment for life] 3[and shall also be liable to fine].

[Illustration] ***A joins an insurrection against the 2[Government of India]. A has committed the offence defined in this section. * * * * *

Judgments on Section 121