IPC Section 124A - Sedition

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 t o

excite disaffection towards, 13*** the Government established by law in 14[India], 15*** shall be punished

with 16[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 mea sures 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.]