| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 6 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Against The State | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever wages war against the 1[Government of India], or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or 2[imprisonment for life] 3[and shall also be liable to fine].
4[Illustration]
5***A joins an insurrection against the 1[Government of India]. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
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1.Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for “Queen”.
2. Subs. by 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”.
4. Subs. by Act 36 of 1957, s. 3 and the Second Sch., for “Illustrations”
5. The brackets and letter “(a)” omitted by s. 3 and the Second Sch., ibid.
6. Illustration (b) omitted, by the A. O. 1950.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Death or imprisonment for life and fine. | Death or imprisonment for life and fine. | Cognisable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-bailable | Court of Session | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |