Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with act endangering sovereignty, unity And integrity of India. Under the old law this was Section 124A of the IPC.
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Section 152 BNS - Act endangering sovereignty, unity And integrity of India
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 152 - Act endangering sovereignty, unity And integrity of India
- Old provision
- Section 124A IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 152 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| - | Newly added | Newly added section. “ Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or by electronic communication or by use of financial mean, or otherwise, excites or attempts to excite, secession or armed rebellion or subvers ive activities, or encourages feelings of separatist activities or endangers sovereignty or unity and integrity of India; or indulges in or commits any such act shall be punished with imprisonment for life or With imprisonment, IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. ” |
| Section 124A IPC | Modified | Sedition as an offence against the government is not retained; Section 152 BNS instead penalises acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. |
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