Sedition law and it's validity by Amisha Arora

Supreme Court to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of sedition law

The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the sedition law. The plea has been filed by a group of lawyers, who argue that the law is vague and can be used to suppress dissent. The hearing is scheduled for May 23, 2023.

The sedition law was enacted in 1860 during the British colonial rule. It was used to suppress any form of opposition to the British government. After independence, the law was retained by the Indian government. However, there have been growing calls to repeal the law in recent years.

The petitioners in the case argue that the sedition law is vague and can be used to suppress dissent. They point out that the law does not define what constitutes sedition. As a result, it can be used to target anyone who criticizes the government or its policies.

The petitioners also argue that the sedition law is a violation of the right to freedom of speech and expression. They point out that the law criminalizes even peaceful dissent. This, they argue, is a serious infringement on the fundamental right to free speech.

The Supreme Court is expected to hear the arguments in the case and issue a verdict in the coming months. The verdict will have a significant impact on the future of the sedition law in India.