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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with which offence?

Section 152 addresses specified acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, including purposely or knowingly exciting secession or armed rebellion. Its…

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with which offence?

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Section 152 addresses specified acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, including purposely or knowingly exciting secession or armed rebellion. Its explanation protects lawful criticism that does not excite the specified activities. It is not simply a renumbering of the former sedition offence.

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Option A

This is the subject of section 152, whose specified conduct must be purposeful or knowing.

Option B

Waging war is dealt with in section 147.

Option C

Abetting mutiny is dealt with in section 159.

Option D

Aiding escape of such a prisoner is dealt with in section 158.

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