Overview
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Context
The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre and states to keep in abeyance all pending trials, appeals, and proceedings with respect to the charge framed under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), till the central government completes the promised exercise to reconsider and re-examine the provision.
Background
What is sedition?
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Present scenario
Section 124A of IPC
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Legal challenges to the existing provision for sedition
Kedar Nath Singh versus State of Bihar (1962):
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Steps taken forward
Other interpretations
Way forward
These laws can be used according to the offences.
conclusion
Developed Countries like UK, US and Australia had successfully repealed the law which was unconstitutional and affects fundamental rights of their citizens. There way of handling such laws can become an example for India to look into the provisions of the existing law in India, which can only be done by the judiciary effectively.
PRACTICE QUESTION Q1. “Sedition law is a colonial relic that has no place in a vibrant democracy.” Critically examine. Q2. Briefly explain the evolution of sedition law in India. What guidelines did the Supreme Court issued in the Kedar Nath ruling on sedition? |
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