Law of sedition is a voilation of freedom of speech and expression

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.9502

Authors

  • Vaibhav Kaushik Final year, BA.LLB (Hons.), Student at Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University
  • Supriya Shah Final year, BA.LLB (Hons.), Student at Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University
  • Mayank Singh Assistant Professor Law College Dehradun faculty of Uttaranchal University

Keywords:

Sedition, Freedom, Speech, Expression, Government

Abstract

Our legal guidelines are inquisitive about the advantage of society; a few are inherited from British colonial rule, whilst others are imposed with the aid of using the Indian government. The regulations handed down from British colonization are nonetheless in lifestyles today, with section 124-A of the Indian penal code, which offers with sedition regulation in India, being the maximum con Our legal guidelines are inquisitive about the advantage of society; a few are inherited from British colonial rule, whilst others are imposed with the aid of using the Indian government. The British colonial rules are still in use today, with Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, which regulates sedition in India, being the most contentious. In interpreting this phrase, the meaning of the legislation will not be taken into account. The public authority is involving this provision as an inconsistent instrument against the people who need to pose sensible inquiries or express their disappointment with the public authority, encroaching on their crucial right to the right to speak freely of discourse and articulation.

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Published

23-06-2022

How to Cite

Kaushik, V., Shah, S., & Singh, M. (2022). Law of sedition is a voilation of freedom of speech and expression. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S5), 3592–3599. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.9502

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