B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2025 : MCQs and Answer Key

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Which section of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ?

A: Section 124A
B: Section 302
C: Section 376
D: Section 420

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct answer is: (A) Section 124A.

Explanation:
Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Section 124A dealt with the offence of Sedition, which punished acts that brought hatred, contempt, or disaffection against the Government of India.

When the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code, Section 124A (Sedition) was removed.

Instead, BNS introduced a new provision dealing with acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, which is different from the old sedition law.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • Section 302 – Punishment for murder.
  • Section 376 – Rape.
  • Section 420 – Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.

✅ Correct Option: (A) Section 124A