Under which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 promoting enmity between…
Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 153A IPC) punishes promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth,…
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Under which one of the following Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc. and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony has been dealt with?
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Correct answer B
Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 153A IPC) punishes promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language and similar grounds, and doing acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony, expressly including such conduct through electronic communication, so the answer is "Section 196". Section 192 concerns wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, section 195 concerns assaulting or obstructing a public servant when suppressing a riot, etc., and section 197 concerns imputations and assertions prejudicial to national integration.
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