The non-bailable provision makes any speech or expression that “brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the government” a criminal offence punishable with a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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“Our concern is misuse of the law and no accountability of the executive,” CJI Ramana said.
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