121.--Whoever within or without 2*[India] conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 121, 3*** or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, 4*[the Central Government or any State Government 5***], shall be punished with 6*[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, 7*[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.]