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

Under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (which replaced former Section 124A IPC on sedition, earlier interpreted in Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar), whoever purposely or knowingly excites or attempts to excite secession, armed rebellion, or subversive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities, or endangers the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, is punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures or administrative or other action of the Government to obtain their alteration by lawful means without exciting or attempting to excite the prohibited activities do not constitute an offence under this section.