New Delhi : No formal representation seeking review or repeal of the sedition law has been received by the government, Lok Sabha was informed today.
A total of 47 cases under this law were reported across the country in 2014 with only one conviction that year, the government said.
Responding to a question, Minister of State for Home said, “The government has not received any formal representation regarding review/repeal of the sedition law.”
He added, however, that in October, 2012, a request was made by the Home Ministry to the Ministry of Law and Justice to study the usage of the provisions of Section 124A of IPC and suggest amendments.
The Law Ministry requested the Law Commission to consider undertaking a comprehensive review of criminal laws in the country, he said.
@Agency report.
