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IPC Section 121

Waging war against the Government of India

New section under BNS

BNS Section 147— Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India

Effective for any FIR, charge sheet, or filing on or after 1 July 2024. Matters that arose before that date continue under the IPC.

What the new section does

This section is the foundational provision against waging war against the Government of India. It covers the actual waging of war, any attempt to wage such war, and abetment of the waging of such war, all of which attract the most severe punishments available under the law.

Punishment: Death, or imprisonment for life, and fine.
Triable by: Sessions Court
Cognizable: Yes
Bailable: No

For the full text of the new section, see the linked BNS page above. For the binding statutory text, refer to the India Code or the Gazette of India. This reference is informational, not legal advice.