Hemant Kumar, Research Scholar at Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University, Alwar, Rajasthan
ABSTRACT
After many years and never-ending conversations, the word "sedition" is once more at the core of legal debates across the nation, and certainly, there is a reason for it. The first time the concept of sedition made its way into the front pages of major newspapers was all the way back in 1972. This debate has been going on forever, regardless of whether it is constitutional or not. Kedarnath was the first major constitutional validity test for sedition. It's back in the spotlight after years of debate and discussion. After roughly half a century has passed since Kedarnath, this contentious clause in Indian criminal law is once again in the spotlight. This article examines the evolution of India's sedition statute throughout the 20th century through the lens of judicial rulings. In this paper, the researcher discusses the meaning and historical background of the law of sedition along with the relevant legal provision of it provided in section 124A of the Indian Penal Code 1860. Further, the judicial approach of various high courts and the Apex Court towards the law of sedition is explained. In the end, the researcher compares the law of sedition in USA and UK with that of India.
Keywords: Sedition, Section 124A, Kedarnath Case, Indian Penal Code, etc.
