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1The Penal Code, 1860

( ACT NO. XLV OF 1860 )

[ 6th October, 1860 ]

Chapter VI

OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE

Sedition
2[124A. Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law shall be punished with 3[imprisonment for life] or any shorter term, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine.]
 
 
Explanation 1.-The expression "disaffection" includes disloyalty and all feelings of enmity.
 
 
Explanation 2.-Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means, without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.
 
 
Explanation 3.-Comments expressing disapprobation of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.
  • 1
    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words “Bangladesh”, “Government”, “the Government” and “Taka” were substituted, for the words “Pakistan”, “Central or any Provincial Government” or “Central Government or any Provincial Government” or “Central Government” or “the Provincial Government” or “Provincial Government” and “rupees” respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
  • 2
    Section 124A was substituted, for section 124A by section 4 of the Indian Penal Coe Amendment Act, 1898 (Act No. IV of 1898)
  • 3
    The words “imprisonment for life” were substituted, for the words “transportation for life or any shorter term” by section 12 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance No. XLI of 1985)
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