Sedition
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Anonymous
(Querist) 31 March 2011
This query is : Resolved
124A. 1[ 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, 2[ the Government established by law in 3[ India], a 4[ shall be punished with 5[ 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.]
Quey : Pls explain me the maning of the section if possible but dont forget to tell me the meaning of (Sedition) as a layman PLS.
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 31 March 2011
Dear Anonymous,
Sedition to put in a lay man's very simple language, is acting against the interests of the country.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 31 March 2011
It is better to attend some tuition class of law professor rather raising academic questions in this site.
