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The Supreme Court of India has denied the Centre's request to postpone the hearing on the sedition law challenge, citing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita's consideration by a standing committee.
The Supreme Court clarified that the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, will not impact Section 124A's constitutional validity.
Furthermore, the Supreme Court directed that the matter of reconsideration of Kedarnath Nath Singh's judgment on sedition laws be heard by a bench of at least five judges.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah, proposes significant changes to the sedition law, replacing IPC Section 124A and imposing life imprisonment and fines for sedition.
Section 150 of the proposed law avoids the term "sedition," instead defining the offense as "endangering India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity." The bill will now be reviewed by a Parliamentary committee.
Section 150 states that anyone who intentionally or knowingly attempts to motivate surrender attempted coup, or covert actions through various means will face legal consequences. Section 151 of the bill deals with individuals who wage war or aid in the war against a foreign state at peace with India.
The Supreme Court's decision is a turning point in the ongoing debate over the sedition law and proposed amendments, making way for a careful examination of its constitutionality.
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