Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code

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Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code defines the offence of sedition, criminalising any spoken or written words that incite hatred, contempt, or disaffection towards the government. It remains a controversial law, often invoked against political dissent. For example, in 2022 former journalist Arfa Khanum was charged under this provision for a social‑media post.