Sedition

This book examines the trajectory of the sedition law from its introduction by the British colonial power and its subsequent rejection by the Constituent Assembly of India.

Rijul Singh Uppal is an advocate practicing at the Courts and Tribunals in New Delhi. He did his Master (LL.M.) in Transnational Crime and Justice from UNICRI, Turin, in partnership with UN mandated University of Peace (UPEACE), Costa Rica. The present work is the fruit of a deep interest in constitutional issues that impact contemporary politics and public life.

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Sedition in Colonial India 3. The First Amendment 4. Need for Sedition Law Postscript Annexure I Annexure II Annexure III Annexure IV Annexure V Annexure VI Annexure VII Annexure VIII Annexure IX Annexure X Annexure XI Annexure XII Annexure XIII Annexure XIV Annexure XV Annexure XVI Annexure XVII