BNS Section 150 – Seditious activities
Chapter 7: Offences Against the State ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 150
IPC S.124A modified
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
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 means 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Life or up to 7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session. BNS replaces IPC S.124A Sedition with modified provision focusing on acts that endanger sovereignty and integrity of India.
