IPC → BNS
IPC Section 121 is now BNS Section 147
Waging war against Government of India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024.
Repealed
IPC Section 121
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
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.
Read the full IPC section →In force
BNS Section 147
Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of
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.
Read the full BNS section →Common questions
Which BNS section replaced IPC 121?
BNS Section 147 — Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of. IPC 121 dealt with waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the government of india; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita carries it forward under the new numbering.
Is IPC 121 still valid?
The IPC was repealed from 1 July 2024. Offences committed before that date are still tried under the IPC; anything after falls under the BNS. Both matter for exams — questions are set on the old and the new numbering.
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