A STUDY OF SEDITION LAW UNDER IPC

AUTHOR – RACHANA SINGH, STUDENT AT S.S KHANNA GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE, PRAYAGRAJ

Best Citation – RACHANA SINGH, A STUDY OF SEDITION LAW UNDER IPC, ILE JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY, VICTIMOLOGY AND PENOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE (ILE JCVPJ), 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 17-21, APIS – 3920 – 0050 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

Since gaining its independence, India has made great strides in every area, which has allowed it to develop. It has also made a concerted effort to pursue its goals and keep a strong presence in the international community. Even it had put in a lot of effort to promote social welfare and accord its resident’s due respect. Even Nevertheless, occasionally, the government may take actions that infuriate the populace because they feel that the government is abusing its authority and abusing the law for personal gain. Sedition is one such law that has drawn criticism ever since it was passed. Since the British included this provision to suppress the voices of the independence fighters who pushed for peace and hostility towards the government, this is often recognised as the most controversial and disputed topic. When India became free of British rule, this section remained in the IPC. This is argued on the grounds that the government is allowed to act whatever it pleases and may request the defence of the security and integrity of the country. This article focuses on what is law of sedition under IPC, its background and constitutionality, some landmark judgments along with its recent development.

Keywords: Democratic country, British rule, Sedition, Constitutionality of Sedition, Article 19(1)(a).