IPC → BNS

IPC Section 122 in BNS

IPC Section 122 corresponds to BNS Section 149 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 122
New provision149
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 149 — Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India

Drafting note. No change.

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.

Read the full text of BNS Section 149

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 122 in BNS?

IPC Section 122 is BNS Section 149 — Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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