Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 122 :
Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India:
(See section 149 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Collecting arms, etc., with the intention of waging war against the Government of India.
Punishment :Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Court of Session
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Whoever collects men, arms or ammunition or otherwise prepares to wage war with the intention of either waging or being prepared to wage war against the 1.[Government of India], shall be punished with 2.[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, 3.[and shall also be liable to fine].
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1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for “Queen”.
2. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., “for transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
3. Subs. by Act 16 of 1921, s. 2, for “and shall forfeit all his property”.
