What is IPC 121 in BNS?

Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 147 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

IPC 121 in BNS: Section 147 · Waging

Indian Penal Code

IPC 121 is now BNS 147.

Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India

Carried over

90% of the old wording kept

Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. VI

s. 121

Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India

Whoever wages war against the ²[Government of India], or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with death, or ³[imprisonment for life] ⁴[and shall also be liable to fine]. ⁵[Illustration] ⁶***A joins an insurrection against the ²[Government of India]. A has committed the offence defined in this section. ⁷* * * * *

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNS 2023 · Ch. VII

s. 147

Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against 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.

Illustration.

A joins an insurrection against the Government of India. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

Text from India Code