Re-examination of sedition law in motion, consultations in final stage, Govt informs SC
The Hindu
The government in the Supreme Court on May 1 said it has initiated the “process of re-examination” of Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code and consultations are in its “final stage”.
The government in the Supreme Court on May 1 said it has initiated the "process of re-examination" of Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code and consultations are in its "final stage".
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Appearing before a Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, Attorney General R Venkataramani said the government is "very keen".
He indicated that a "final shape" may be given to the exercise ahead of the next Parliament session.
The court recorded Mr. Venkataramani's submission that the consultations on the colonial-era Law were at a "substantially advanced stage". It posted the case for hearing next in the second week of August 2023.
In May last year, the court, in an interim order, had suspended the use of Section 124A, stalling pending criminal trials and court proceedings under Section 124A across the country.
However, in October 2022, the petitioners had alleged in the apex court that arrests and prosecutions under Section 124A were continuing despite the freeze.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.