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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. The new criminal law replacing IPC, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (effective July 2024), ______ the sedition provision.
- retains unchanged
- modifies with narrower definition
- deletes entirely
- expands to include more acts
Answer: modifies with narrower definition
Sedition law evolution: (a) S.G. Vombatkere v. Union of India (May 2022): SC put on hold operation of Section 124A IPC pending government review; noted potential misuse against free speech, (b) Kedar Nath Singh (1962) limitation: Sedition applies only to acts inciting violence or public disorder, not mere criticism of government, (c) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS, effective July 2024): Replaces Section 124A with narrower provision: (i) Acts endangering sovereignty, unity, integrity of India, (ii) Requires intent or tendency to incite violence or public disorder, (iii) Higher threshold than old sedition law, (d) Ongoing debate: Balance between national security and free speech; judicial oversight essential. Illustrates constitutional learning: refining laws to prevent misuse while preserving legitimate state interests.