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3 July 2026

Editorial: Quiz on sedition law

The sedition law (Section 124A) is a recurring constitutional and legal issue frequently tested in UPSC Mains regarding the balance between national security and fundamental rights, supported by significant judicial precedents.

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Notes

  • Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code defines the law of sedition.
  • Historical context: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was arrested for sedition on July 27, 1908.
  • The Age of Consent Act (1891) was a catalyst for early sedition trials in India.
  • Judicial precedent: The Supreme Court has established that merely shouting slogans without inciting violence or public disorder does not constitute sedition.
  • Legal interpretation: The judiciary has emphasized that affection towards the government cannot be legally manufactured.

Questions

  1. Critically examine the evolution of the law of sedition in India, specifically focusing on the judicial interpretation of 'incitement to violence' as a prerequisite for its application. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which section of the Indian Penal Code deals with the offence of sedition?

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