The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 121A — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever within or without India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by Section 121, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation:- To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment-- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine-- Cognizable-- Non-bailable-- Triable by Court of Session-- Non-compoundable.