Anti Terrorism Cases Lawyer in Delhi
SEDITION
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION:
Triable by Court of Session
BRIEF:
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 the act of sedition has been defined under Section 124A as; When a person by use of words, spoken or written, by use of signs or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring/ excites or attempts to excite any kind of disaffection, disloyalty or any feeling of enmity towards the Government established by law in India, will be said to have committed the act of sedition.
The offender shall be punished under the same section 124A with either of the following, depending on the gravity of the crime committed:
- Imprisonment for life and fine
- Imprisonment for 3 years and fine
- Fine
The Offence is cognizable, non bailable and non compoundable and is triable by Court of Session.
