IPC · VI — OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE

Section 122. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

122. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India . — 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[2] [Government of India], shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life] or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, 15[and shall also be liable to fine]. 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956). 2. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Queen". 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 .

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. substituted by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117

    In force from 1 Jan 1956

    Earlier wording: “transportation”

    Footnote: 1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

  2. substituted by A. O. 1950

    Date not stated in the footnote

    Earlier wording: “Queen”

    Footnote: 2. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Queen".