'Needed Due To Internal Security Threats': Law Commission Backs Sedition Law
The Law Commission in its report, also made certain recommendations regarding amendments in the provision including mandatory preliminary investigation, procedural safeguards and revision in punishment.
Jun 02, 2023, 13:11 PM IST
Law Commission recommended reinstating 'sedition law'
Big news has come regarding the Law Commission. The Law Commission in its report has recommended the restoration of 'sedition law'. Along with this, some suggestions have also been given to bring clarity in the law.
Jun 02, 2023, 11:08 AM IST
Centre ‘not keen’ on revoking sedition law, may amend it instead, says TMC MP Mahua Moitra
Mahua Moitra's comment came a day after the Supreme Court in a landmark order on Wednesday put on hold the controversial sedition law till the Centre completes a promised review of the colonial relic and also asked the central and state governments not to register any fresh case invoking the act.
May 12, 2022, 17:59 PM IST
SC order on sedition law is in context of govt's positive suggestions: BJP
BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli noted that the Narendra Modi government has so far removed over 1,500 archaic and obsolete laws and over 25,000 compliances to make citizens' lives easier.
May 11, 2022, 21:36 PM IST
‘Sedition law put on hold, no new FIRs till review is over’: Supreme Court's historic ruling explained
Here are the top highlights of the Supreme Court's historic order putting in abeyance the 1890 colonial-era penal law on sedition, lodging of FIRs, and consequential proceedings under it across the country:
May 11, 2022, 20:16 PM IST
From Disha Ravi to Arundhati Roy, Supreme Court's sedition ruling to impact several high-profile cases
According to a NCRB report, a total of 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under section 124A of the IPC -- were registered and 548 people were arrested between 2015 and 2020, out of which only six were convicted.
May 11, 2022, 19:31 PM IST
Sedition hearing: 'SC order is bold & historical', says Former Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi
Sedition hearing updates: Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohtagi also said Centre's decision to review the law is welcoming.
May 11, 2022, 18:44 PM IST
Key points of Supreme Court hearing on sedition law
The Supreme Court has stayed the sedition law till reviewed. The court has asked the central government to refrain from registering an FIR under this law. The court said that the sedition law will remain ineffective for the time being.
May 11, 2022, 15:56 PM IST
Respect judiciary but there is a 'Lakshman Rekha' that can’t be crossed: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on SC’s sedition ruling
Unio Law Minister Kiren Rijiju made these remarks shortly after the top court said that the controversial sedition law will be on hold as the government reviews it and those in jail can approach courts for bail.
May 11, 2022, 15:20 PM IST
SC puts sedition law on hold, tells Centre and States to refrain from registering new FIRs
A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana said that it will be appropriate not to use this provision of law till further reexamination is over.
May 11, 2022, 11:48 AM IST
Sedition law: Govt is trying to do what Pandit Nehru could not do then, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre said he will discuss it with the government and suggested that there can be guidelines on the issue until the government reconsiders the issue.
May 11, 2022, 10:17 AM IST
DNA: Modi government to take 'historic step' on sedition law
The Modi government has made a big announcement in its new affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. It has said that it will review the sedition law and the government is ready to make appropriate changes to it.
May 11, 2022, 01:14 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Definition of Sedition Law to be changed soon?
In today's DNA, Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary makes an analysis of the sedition law and Modi-government's stand on it.
May 11, 2022, 00:18 AM IST
‘Hold sedition law till review is over’: SC seeks Centre’s response
The Supreme Court order came a day after the government sought more time to respond to petitions challenging the sedition law saying it had decided to review it.
May 10, 2022, 15:45 PM IST
Centre tells SC it will examine validity of sedition law amid 'civil liberty concerns'
The Centre said that it is aware of the differing views and concerns regarding the sedition law and has decided to re-examine it.
May 09, 2022, 21:11 PM IST
Centre defends sedition law in Supreme Court, says requires no reconsideration
"The remedy would lie in preventing such abuse on a case-to-case basis rather than doubting a long-standing settled law declared by a Constitution bench since about six decades," the Centre said.
May 08, 2022, 00:01 AM IST
Is it still necessary after 75 years of Independence?: SC asks Centre on sedition law
The apex court expressed concern over the misuse of this ‘colonial-era’ law and said it was used by the British to silence Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Jul 15, 2021, 12:34 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on plea challenging sedition law
Attorney general KK Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought two weeks time from a bench comprising Justices U.U. Lalit and Ajay Rastogi to file the government’s response.
Jul 12, 2021, 17:43 PM IST
DNA: Non Stop News, 3 July 2019
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.
Jul 03, 2019, 22:38 PM IST
No proposal to scrap sedition law, says MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Rajya Sabha
The Colonial Era sedition law, under which inciting hatred against the government is a punishable offence, deals with anti-national, secessionist and terrorist elements.
Jul 03, 2019, 16:25 PM IST
