Which of the following would constitute the offence of Sedition under section 124A ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences against the state

Which of the following would constitute the offence of Sedition under section 124A?

Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means , without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection

Comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of attempting to excite haltered, contempt or disaffection

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Offences against the state

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Section 124A of Indian Penal Code –
124A. Sedition. Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine. Explanation 1- The expression "disaffection" includes disloyalty and all feelings of enmity. Explanation 2- Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means, without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section. Explanation 3- Comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.