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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the offence of sedition has been:

1. Strengthened with higher punishment
2. Completely removed and replaced
3. Renamed with expanded scope on sovereignty
4. Shifted to civil law

Correct answer: Renamed with expanded scope on sovereignty

Solution

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces the old sedition provision with a broader offence related to acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Thus, the offence has been renamed and its scope expanded.

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