India Introduces New Criminal Laws: Terrorism and Organized Crime Included. Proposed legislation seeks to protect rights and update legal framework. Read more.
The Indian govt. is considering the Law Commission's proposal on sedition laws. The min. jail term could be raised to 7 years, but all stakeholders will be consulted before a final decision. BJP's opposition criticized the move as too draconian.
India Introduces New Criminal Laws: Terrorism and Organized Crime Included. Proposed legislation seeks to protect rights and update legal framework. Read more.
The Indian Law Commission suggests amending Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code regarding sedition to prevent misuse, but recommends its retention for national security.
The Law Commission of India recommended amending Section 124A of IPC for greater clarity & procedural safeguards while retaining it. Supreme Court suspended all investigations of the law relating to sedition.