That is excellent reasoning for a liberal democracy. Yet, the ghost of Section 124A of IPC 1860 - sedition - lingers in Section 150 of the BNS Bill. The intent of the two provisions is very different. Section 124A of IPC intends to suppress free speech. Section 150, on the other hand, of the BNS Bill is focused on national security, and attempts to balance individual liberty and national security. Part 7, 'Of Offences Against the State', in this section criminalises acts perceived to be endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
