Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with sedition. Under the new law this is Section 152 of the BNS.
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Section 124A IPC - Sedition
Section 124A IPC is now
Section 152 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 124A - Sedition
- New provision
- Section 152 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 152 BNS | 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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