IPC → BNS
IPC Section 122 in BNS
IPC Section 122 corresponds to BNS Section 149 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 122 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 149 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
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.
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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