The Supreme Court of India suspended ___ covering sedition.

Key Points

• Section 124(A) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines sedition as any act that brings or attempts to bring hatred, contempt, or disaffection towards the government established by law.
• This provision has been controversial and widely debated for its potential misuse in stifling dissent and freedom of speech.
• The Supreme Court recently suspended this section, indicating the need to revisit its application and constitutionality.
• The suspension aims to ensure that no individual is prosecuted under this section until the law is reviewed.

Additional Information

• Section 120(B) of IPC: This section pertains to criminal conspiracy. It defines the offense of conspiring to commit illegal acts or offenses punishable under the IPC.
• Section 128 of IPC: This section deals with acts of public servants unlawfully engaging prisoners in acts of war against any power in alliance or at peace with the Government of India.
• Section 132 of IPC: This section pertains to abetment of mutiny, which is punishable by death or life imprisonment. It deals with instigating armed forces personnel to revolt against their commanding officers.