Which phrase now replaces “sedition” under new criminal laws as of July 2024?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
Explanation:
☛ Under the new criminal laws that came into force on 1 July 2024, the colonial-era term "sedition" has been removed.
☛ In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, this provision has been replaced under Section 152 with the phrase "Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India".
☛ Section 124A of the old IPC dealt with sedition, carrying a punishment of life imprisonment or imprisonment up to 3 years with a fine.
☛ Under Section 152 of the BNS, the offence carries a penalty of imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years, along with a fine.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023: It replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and contains 358 sections compared to 511 sections in the IPC.
☛ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023: It replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.
☛ Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023: It replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
☛ History of Sedition: Sedition was originally introduced in the IPC in 1870 by Sir James Fitzjames Stephen through an amendment.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ On which date did the three new criminal laws come into effect in India? → 1 July 2024
☛ Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita defines acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India? → Section 152
☛ Which section of the IPC previously dealt with the crime of sedition? → Section 124A
☛ Which landmark Supreme Court judgment of 1962 upheld the constitutional validity of sedition with restrictions? → Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar
☛ How many total sections are present in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023? → 358 sections