SC revival of Section 124A proceedings revives debate over colonial-era sedition law

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India's Supreme Court has revived proceedings under Section 124A related to the colonial-era sedition law, reigniting debates over its constitutional validity. This move allows accused individuals consenting to face sedition charges even as the law remains contested before the top judicial body.

The Supreme Court’s clarification allowing consenting accused to face Section 124A proceedings comes even as the constitutional validity of the sedition law remains under challenge before the top court