Indian Penal Code, 1860
71 [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, 72[***] the Government
established by law in 2[India], 73[***] shall be punished
with 61[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.