SEDITION LAW IN INDIA: A CONCISE ANALYSIS

Abstract: In the backdrop of the recent controversies in Gujarat (Patel Quota Agitation), the JNU Students Agitationand cases previously registered against many persons including Mahatma Gandhi, BalGangadharTilak, BinayakSen1 , Arundhati Roy2 , Dr. E. RatiRao3 , Bharat Desai4 , ManojShinde5 , V Gopalaswamy (Vaiko)6 . Many issues were raised in relation to sedition law in India and its use by the Government.Many a time it is alleged that the Central & State Governments use this law arbitrarily. Hence, an attempt is made here to discuss important issues in relation to sedition law in India.