The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 122 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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 Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment-- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine-- Cognizable-- Non-bailable-- Triable by Court of Session--Non-compoundable.