difference between section 124a of Indian penal code and section 147 of bharataiya nyaya sanhita

 here's a comparison between Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 147 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in tabular form:

 

Aspect

Section 124A (Indian Penal Code)

Section 147 (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)

Offense

Sedition

Waging war against the Government of India or abetting such war

Actions Considered as Offense

Using words, spoken or written, Signs, Visible representation any other means

Waging war against the Government of India, Attempting to wage such war, Abetting the waging of such war

Target of Offense

The Government established by law in India

The Government of India

Punishment

- Imprisonment for life, with the possibility of adding a fine - Imprisonment up to three years, with the possibility of adding a fine- Fine

- Death- Imprisonment for life, with the possibility of adding a fine

Maximum Punishment

Imprisonment for life

Death, Imprisonment for life

 

This table highlights the main differences between the two sections in terms of the offense, actions considered as an offense, target of the offense, and the punishment prescribed.

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