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Which offence does section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 address?

Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. The section reaches specified conduct such as…

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Which offence does section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 address?

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

The section reaches specified conduct such as purposely or knowingly exciting or attempting to excite secession or armed rebellion.

Its explanation preserves lawful disapprobation aimed at changing government measures or action where the specified activities are neither excited nor attempted.

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Option A

Section 152 addresses acts endangering India’s sovereignty, unity and integrity.

Option B

Section 147 addresses waging war against the Government of India.

Option C

Section 159 addresses abetment of mutiny by armed forces personnel.

Option D

Section 158 addresses knowingly aiding the escape of a prisoner of war or State prisoner from lawful custody.

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