Whoever wages war against the Government of any Asiatic Power in alliance or at peace with the *[Government of India] or attempts to wage such war, or abets the waging of such war, shall be punished with **[imprisonment for life], to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
*Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "Queen".
**Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-2024).