The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 121 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. Illustration A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment-- Death or imprisonment for life and fine-- Cognizable-- Non-bailable-- Triable by Court of Session-- Non-compoundable.