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SECTION 122 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 122 in Simple Words
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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.



IPC 122 in Simple Words

If someone gathers people, weapons, or prepares for war with the intention of waging or being ready to wage war against the Government of India, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment of up to ten years, and may also be fined.


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Offence : Collecting arms, etc., with The intention of waging War against the Government of India


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session






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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 122 of the IPC?

Anyone who collects or prepares for war, whether by preparing to wage or be prepared to wage a war against the Government of India or by collecting or preparing for war, will be punished either with life imprisonment or with imprisonment of any description of ten years or less, as well as being liable for criminal prosecution.


What is Section 123 of the IPC?

By any act or illegal omission that conceals an intention to wage war on the Government of India with the intent to facilitate or knowing that it is likely to facilitate the waging of this war, such concealment shall be punished by imprisonment of either...


What is Section 121 of the IPC?

Anyone who wages war on the Government of India or attempts to wage war or aids in the waging of war will be punished by death or life imprisonment and fines.


What is Section 126 of the IPC?

Anyone who commits or prepares to commit depredation on the territory of any Power at peace or in alliance with the Government of India shall be punished by imprisonment of either kind for a period that may extend up to seven years. They will also be subject to a fine and forfeiture of all property.