Indian Penal Code, 1860
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. 8 * 8. Illus tration (b) rep. by the A. O. 1950. 121A. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121. [121A. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121.--Whoever within or without [India] conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 121, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, [the Central Government or any State Government ], shall be punished with [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, [and shall also be liable to fine]. Explanation.-To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof.]