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Under section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which form of conduct is expressly covered when…

Section 152 expressly covers purposely or knowingly exciting or attempting to excite secession. Its Explanation protects comments seeking lawful alteration of government…

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Under section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which form of conduct is expressly covered when done purposely or knowingly?

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Section 152 expressly covers purposely or knowingly exciting or attempting to excite secession. Its Explanation protects comments seeking lawful alteration of government measures or action when they do not excite or attempt to excite the activities specified in the section.

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Option A

The Explanation excludes this form of lawful criticism when it does not excite or attempt to excite the specified activities.

Option B

Exciting or attempting to excite secession is among the activities expressly listed in section 152.

Option C

Disagreement with a public policy, standing alone, is insufficient to establish the specified conduct.

Option D

Section 152 requires purposeful or knowing conduct and targets the activities and effects specified in the provision.

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