INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
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124A. Sedition
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
124A. 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.]
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