BNS, 2023 (Current Criminal Code)
Chapter VII: Of Offences Against the State
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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 subversive 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 which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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Corresponding IPC (1860) Equivalent Provision
Modified Evolution
IPC Section 124A (Sedition)
Statutory Transition Note: Colonial offence of Sedition (Section 124A IPC) repealed. Replaced with Section 152 BNS penalizing acts endangering sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, specifically covering electronic communications and financial means.
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