A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS OF SEDITION:- SECTION 152 OF THE BHARTIYA NYAYA SANHITA AND SECTION 124-A OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE

AUTHOR – DR.CHITRA SINGH, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT IFTM UNIVERSITY, MORADABAD

BEST CITATION – DR.CHITRA SINGH, A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS OF SEDITION:- SECTION 152 OF THE BHARTIYA NYAYA SANHITA AND SECTION 124-A OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 3 (1) of 2024, Pg. 09-15, APIS – 3920-0007  | ISSN – 2583-7230.

Abstract

On the 11th of August 2023, a decision that could potentially alter the Indian Legal Landscape occurred; a new law was proposed to replace the current IPC of 1860 – The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 150 of the proposed legislation, which lies under the title of ‘Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India,’ Sedition law in India since the inception of the Indian Penal Code, has been known for its draconian nature. This paper attempts to bring to the fore the pertinent fact that Sedition Laws have not been repealed but rather brought in a new form through the proposed code. The article mainly discusses the concept of sedition law and Applicability of this law in the current Indian legal context. Law Barbiturates were introduced in India as a measure to reduce unwanted use About freedom of expression. The punishment for sedition was harsh With a prison sentence of not less than seven years and possibly life imprisonment. It is considered a known item, non-returnable and non-refundable Complex crimes under Indian law. Over time, there was widespread abuse Specific arrangements and is currently used as an instrument Harassment to limit freedom of expression. As a result, strong calls were issued to remove the outdated rebellion requirement laws aimed at protecting colonial interests. In its latest petition, the Supreme Court declared this sedition . The law dates back to colonial times and challenges the central government And whether it is still necessary 75 years after independence. According to the sedition laws of India It is used as a tool of harassment to limit freedom of expression. This is the result In the face of widespread demands to abolish current regulations regarding incitement to rebellion It is considered an outdated law intended to serve colonial interests.

Keywords – Sedition, Crime, Constitutional Freedom, India.