It is highly unfortunate that the supreme court has chosen to freeze section 124A of Indian Penal Code dealing with seditious acts. The court has taken this extreme step noting the widespread misuse of the section by the ruling party.
As a layman i am of the opinion that this act of the court is like throwing the baby along with the bath water ! Instead of initiating action to prevent the misuse of the act, the court has chosen to freeze the section itself which will have wider ramifications, i am afraid. Will it not embolden those extremist elements who are out to destroy the unity and integrity of the country, i wonder.
I sincerely hope better sense will prevail over the judges when the issue comes up for final disposal.
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