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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes "Acts endangering sovereignty,…

Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (enacted in Chapter VII, "Of Offences Against the State", while omitting the erstwhile offence of sedition under Section…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines and punishes "Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India", including exciting or attempting to excite secession, armed rebellion or subversive activities?

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Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (enacted in Chapter VII, "Of Offences Against the State", while omitting the erstwhile offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860) punishes whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, signs, visible representation, electronic communication, financial means, or otherwise, 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. Section 148 deals with conspiracy to commit offences punishable by Section 147, Section 150 deals with concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage war, and Section 151 deals with assaulting the President or Governor with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power.

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