Question

Maximum punishment for waging a war against the Government of India under IPC is

• A. Rigorous imprisonment up to 5 years
• B. Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years
• C. Rigorous imprisonment for life term
• D. Death sentence

Hint:

Offences against the State (like waging war, sedition) are considered the most serious crimes alongside murder. For Section 121 (waging war), remember that the punishment is the most severe possible under the law: death or life imprisonment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the maximum punishment for the offense of waging war against the Government of India, as prescribed by the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Chapter VI of the IPC deals with "Offences against the State."
Section 121 of the IPC defines the offense of waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting the waging of war, against the Government of India.
The punishment prescribed in Section 121 is:
"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."
The question asks for the maximum punishment. Between death and imprisonment for life, the death sentence is the maximum punishment.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The maximum punishment for waging war against the Government of India under Section 121 of the IPC is the death sentence.