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In May 2022, the Supreme Court put on hold the operation of Section 124A IPC (sedition) and directed the Central Government to review the provision, noting its potential misuse against free speech.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

S.G. Vombatkere v. Union of India (May 2022): SC put on hold operation of Section 124A IPC (sedition) pending government review. Observations: (a) Provision widely used to curb dissent, criticize government, (b) Kedar Nath Singh (1962) limited sedition to incitement of violence/public disorder, but practice often broader, (c) Government agreed to re-examine provision. New criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) replaced IPC from July 2024; sedition provision modified but concerns remain. Illustrates tension between national security and free speech.

Topic Sedition Law - Section 124A IPC
Exam Relevance Free speech and national security question critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams
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