Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 124A. Sedition.
[i][124-A. Sedition.—Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, [ii][* * *] the Government established by law in [iii][India], [iv][* * *] shall be punished with [v][imprisonment for life], to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.
Explanation 1.—The expression “disaffection” includes disloyalty and all feelings of enmity.
Explanation 2.—Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means, without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.
Explanation 3.—Comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.]
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Cognizable or not? |
Cognizable |
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Bailable or not? |
Non-bailable |
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Compoundable or not? |
Not compoundable |
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Triable by whom? |
Court of Session |
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[i] Substituted by Act 4 of 1898, S. 4, for the original S. 124-A which had been Inserted by Act 27 of 1870, S. 5.
[ii] The words “Her Majesty or” were rep. by the A.O. 1950. The words “or the Crown Representative” Inserted after the word “Majesty” by the A.O. 1937 were rep. by the A.O. 1948.
[iii] Substituted by Act 3 of 1951 for “the States”.
[iv] The words “or British Burma” Inserted by the A.O. 1937 were rep. by the A.O. 1948.
[v] Substituted by Act 26 of 1955, S. 117 and Sch., for “transportation for life or any shorter term”.
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