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Directions: The question consists of two statements, one labelled as Principle and the other as Facts. You are to examine the principle and apply it to the given facts carefully and select the best option.
Principle: Whoever, by words, or by signs, or otherwise brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt or excites disaffection towards the Government established by law in India shall be punished with imprisonment for sedition.
Facts: X made the following two statements at a public gathering:
I. This is a government of scoundrels, bootleggers, fools and throw them out this time by voting against them. They don't deserve to be in power.
II. Kill all those corrupts and rascals who are running this nation, whether they are leaders of the ruling party or the government servants, come help me to clean this nation from these evils.
DECIDE.
  • a)
    X is not guilty of sedition for having made the statements (i) and (ii) as he was exercising his fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression.
  • b)
    X is guilty of sedition for having made the statements (i) and (ii).
  • c)
    X is guilty of sedition for making statement (i) only.
  • d)
    X is guilty of sedition for making statement (ii) only.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Understanding the Principle of Sedition
The principle of sedition addresses actions that incite hatred or contempt towards the government. In India, this law is designed to protect the integrity of the state and promote civil order.
Analysis of Statements Made by X
- Statement I: "This is a government of scoundrels, bootleggers, fools and throw them out this time by voting against them. They don't deserve to be in power."
- This statement expresses strong disapproval of the government but does not incite violence or direct action against the government. It can be seen as an exercise of the right to freedom of speech and expression.
- Statement II: "Kill all those corrupts and rascals who are running this nation, whether they are leaders of the ruling party or the government servants, come help me to clean this nation from these evils."
- This statement explicitly calls for violent action against individuals in power, suggesting a direct attack on the government and its representatives. It incites hatred and contempt and poses a potential threat to public order.
Conclusion: Guilt of Sedition
Given the analysis:
- For Statement I: While it is critical of the government, it falls within the bounds of free speech and does not constitute sedition.
- For Statement II: This statement crosses the line by advocating for violence against government officials, making X guilty of sedition.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'C': X is guilty of sedition for making statement (ii) only.
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X is guilty of sedition for having made the statement (i) only as it was targeted to the current party in power.
Understatement (ii) he was exercising his fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression.
X is not guilty of Statement (ii) as the principle clearly states "towards the Government established by law". X made a general statement and is not pointing towards any particular government.
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