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Under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, whoever purposely or knowingly, by words…

Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced the repealed sedition offence under Section 124A IPC) punishes anyone who purposely or knowingly excites or…

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Under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, whoever purposely or knowingly, by words (spoken or written), signs, visible representation, electronic communication, or use of financial means, excites or attempts to excite which of the following commits an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and fine?

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced the repealed sedition offence under Section 124A IPC) punishes anyone who purposely or knowingly excites or attempts to excite "Secession or armed rebellion or subversive activities, or encouraging feelings of separatist activities, or endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India". Under the Explanation to Section 152, expressing disapprobation of Government measures or administrative action to obtain their alteration by lawful means without exciting such activities is not an offence.

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