Sedition law
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SC to hear pleas challenging constitutional validity of IPC provision on sedition in January

The law on sedition, which provides for a maximum jail term of life under section 124A of the IPC for creating "disaffection towards the government", was brought into the penal code in 1890.

published on : 22nd November 2023
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SC refers pleas challenging validity of sedition law to bench of at least five judges 

The bench declined the request of the Centre to defer the reference to a larger bench as Parliament is in the process of re-enacting the provisions of the penal code.

published on : 12th September 2023
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Sedition law needs re-examination: Ex-SC judge

Centre can define parameters under which law can apply, so people know their limits, says Justice Ajay Rastogi (Retd)

published on : 9th July 2023
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Law Commission chairman bats in defence of heavily-criticised sedition law

According to existing provision of section 124A, punishment can be up to three years imprisonment, with or without fine, which may go up to imprisonment for life, with or without fine.

published on : 27th June 2023
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'Retaining Sedition law can serve only government', says Former Law Commission member

Law panel recommendation on sedition law has worrying aspects for a democratic country, says leading SC advocate Kirti Singh

published on : 13th June 2023
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From CAA critics to journos covering Hathras rape, UP govt uses sedition law 'recklessly': Experts

Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge in sedition cases after the CAA protests and then the rape of a Dalit teen at Hathras in 2020.

published on : 11th June 2023
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‘Public opinion in favour of repealing sedition law’ 

However, this consultation paper or its suggestions are not available on the current Law Commission’s website.

published on : 11th June 2023
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Law body revives debate on sedition legislation

As for safeguards, it suggested a preliminary inquiry by a police officer in the rank of Inspector before filing the FIR.

published on : 5th June 2023
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Shocking, must be resisted: Tharoor on Law Commission's sedition law recommendations 

The former Union minister's remarks came after the Law Commission proposed retaining the penal provision for the offence of sedition.

published on : 3rd June 2023
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Law Commission backs sedition law, suggests increased imprisonment

The commission also said that the said section is not violative of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression and is a reasonable restriction under article 19(2) of the Constitution. 

published on : 2nd June 2023
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Retain law on sedition but with safeguards against misuse: Law Commission tells govt

The Commission said sedition being a "colonial legacy" is not a valid ground for its repeal.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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