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A revival of sedition tied to consent
The Supreme Court’s May 21 clarification partially revived sedition proceedings under Section 124A for consenting accused persons. The decision creates disparity in the application of Section 124A and leaves accused individuals in a legal limbo between trial under an undecided law.
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