Sedition Law

The recent imposition of sedition law in Bengaluru and Kashmir, on the grounds of protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act and raising pro-Pakistan Slogans have reignited the debate around India’s sedition law.

About Sedition Law

  • Section 124A of Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines Sedition as any action that brings or attempts to bring hatred or contempt towards the government of India.
  • Drafted by Thomas Macaulay and included in IPC in 1870, the provision brings a punishment up to 3 years imprisonment and is a non-bailable offence.
  • Essential ingredients as defined by Supreme Court on various instances includes –
  • Disruption of public order
  • Attempt to ....
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