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The offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code has been replaced in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita by which section?

  1. A.Section 111
  2. B.Section 113
  3. C.Section 150
  4. D.Section 152

Correct answer

D. Section 152

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Section 152. Sedition as it stood in Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code has not been carried into the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In its place Section 152 punishes acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, such as purposely exciting secession, armed rebellion, subversive activities or separatist feelings by words, signs, visible representation, electronic communication or financial means. Option A is wrong because Section 111 of the Sanhita deals with organised crime, which covers offences such as kidnapping for ransom, contract killing, land grabbing and cyber crime committed by a crime syndicate. Option B is wrong because Section 113 defines a terrorist act and brings it into the general criminal law for the first time. Option C is wrong because Section 150 does not carry this offence; candidates often confuse the number with Section 152, so the figure should be memorised exactly.

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In which section of the Indian Penal Code is 'mental unsoundness' contained?

  1. A.Section 88
  2. B.Section 83
  3. C.Section 84
  4. D.Section 86
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has replaced which of the following laws?

  1. A.The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  2. B.The Indian Penal Code, 1860
  3. C.The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  4. D.The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013
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