(1) 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.

(2) Whoever commits an offence under sub-section (1) by any act or by any communication through use of any means, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.