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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses which subject?

Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. Its elements concern specified conduct, such as…

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses which subject?

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. Its elements concern specified conduct, such as exciting secession or armed rebellion, purposely or knowingly; it is not a mere renumbering of the former sedition provision. Waging war and abetting mutiny are distinct offences.

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Option A

This is the subject of BNS152.

Option B

Waging war against the Government of India is addressed by BNS147.

Option C

Abetting mutiny is addressed by BNS159.

Option D

Aiding escape is distinct from endangering sovereignty and is not the subject of BNS152.

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