Question

The term ``Sedition" is defined under which section of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)?

• A. Section 124A
• B. Section 153A
• C. Section 295A
• D. Section 505

Hint:

Sedition: Defined in Section 124A IPC. Think: ``124A = Disaffection against government."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Sedition is defined under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes acts that excite disaffection against the Government of India through words, signs, or visible representations. It carries a punishment of life imprisonment or up to three years imprisonment, with or without a fine. Section 153A deals with promoting enmity between groups, Section 295A addresses acts outraging religious feelings, and Section 505 pertains to statements causing public mischief. Section 124A has been controversial, with debates over its colonial origins and application, but it remains the specific provision for sedition.