Sedition Law "Colonial", Why Don't You Drop It, Supreme Court Asks Centre | Read

  • 3:42
  • Published On: July 15, 2021
Cinema View
Embed
Describing the British-era sedition law as "colonial", the Supreme Court today questioned whether the law was "still necessary after 75 years of Independence". The law is a serious threat to the functioning of institutions and holds "enormous power" for misuse with no accountability for the executive, the court said, comparing it to a saw in the hands of an overzealous carpenter.

Related Videos

"Makes Muslim Women's Condition Pathetic": Centre On Triple Talaq In Supreme Court
August 19, 2024 3:31
Supreme Court Takes Up Doctor's Rape-Murder Case, To Hear Matter On Tuesday
August 18, 2024 4:35
Senior Lawyer Harish Salve On India's Judicial Journey
August 15, 2024 18:46
No Interim Bail For Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal By Supreme Court
August 14, 2024 0:49
Big Win For Mineral Rich States In Court, Can Collect Past Dues On Royalty
August 14, 2024 1:58
'Bail Is Rule, Jail Exception': Supreme Court's Reminder For Anti-Terror Cases
August 13, 2024 3:39
"Arvind Kejriwal Will Also Get The Bail Soon": Manish Sisodia
August 12, 2024 2:17
"Explore Possibilities Of Partial Opening Of Shambhu Border": Top Court To Punjab, Haryana
August 12, 2024 1:28
Arvind Kejriwal Moves Supreme Court Challenging His Arrest In Excise Policy Case
August 12, 2024 3:20
"No Creamy Layer Provision...": Centre After Supreme Court's Sub Quota Order
August 10, 2024 5:47
Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns After Ultimatum From Student Protesters
August 10, 2024 4:02
Fresh Protests In Bangladesh As Students Demand Resignation Of Chief Justice
August 10, 2024 1:41
  • AIIMS Doctors Urge PM Modi For Central Law To Protect Healthcare Workers
    August 19, 2024 2:08

    AIIMS Doctors Urge PM Modi For Central Law To Protect Healthcare Workers

  • Raksha Bandhan 2024: Neetu Kapoor, Alia Bhatt And Raha's Famjam Moment
    August 19, 2024 0:21

    Raksha Bandhan 2024: Neetu Kapoor, Alia Bhatt And Raha's Famjam Moment

  • Raksha Bandhan 2024: Sara Ali Khan Spotted Arriving At Saif Ali Khan's House
    August 19, 2024 0:25

    Raksha Bandhan 2024: Sara Ali Khan Spotted Arriving At Saif Ali Khan's House

  • Core Infra Business Supports Adani Group's June Quarter Cashflows
    August 19, 2024 1:55

    Core Infra Business Supports Adani Group's June Quarter Cashflows

  • Massive Protest At Mumbai Hospital Day After Woman Doctor Assaulted
    August 19, 2024 4:19

    Massive Protest At Mumbai Hospital Day After Woman Doctor Assaulted

  • Video: Mother Scares Away 3 Men Who Attacked Her Son In Broad Daylight In Maharashtra
    August 19, 2024 0:30

    Video: Mother Scares Away 3 Men Who Attacked Her Son In Broad Daylight In Maharashtra

  • "Mamata The Destroyer": BJP Says Chief Minister Should Resign
    August 19, 2024 0:43

    "Mamata The Destroyer": BJP Says Chief Minister Should Resign

  • Video: Men On Bikes Harass Woman Riding Scooter At Night In UP's Agra
    August 19, 2024 0:26

    Video: Men On Bikes Harass Woman Riding Scooter At Night In UP's Agra

  • Massive Protests In Kolkata, Doctors Form Human Chain, Tie Rakhis To Cops
    August 19, 2024 1:48

    Massive Protests In Kolkata, Doctors Form Human Chain, Tie Rakhis To Cops

  • "No Update For 5 Days": Trinamool Slams CBI Probe Into Kolkata Horror
    August 19, 2024 0:58

    "No Update For 5 Days": Trinamool Slams CBI Probe Into Kolkata Horror

  • "Illegal...": Siddaramaiah Slams Governor's 'Prosecute' Nod In Land Scam Row
    August 19, 2024 6:34

    "Illegal...": Siddaramaiah Slams Governor's 'Prosecute' Nod In Land Scam Row

  • 13 Girls Sexually Abused At Fake NCC Camp, Teachers, Authorities Arrested
    August 19, 2024 1:28

    13 Girls Sexually Abused At Fake NCC Camp, Teachers, Authorities Arrested

  • Delhi Doctors Protest For Justice And Safety After Trainee Doctor's Rape And Murder In Kolkata
    August 19, 2024 1:59

    Delhi Doctors Protest For Justice And Safety After Trainee Doctor's Rape And Murder In Kolkata

  • NDTV Accesses Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Writ Petition
    August 19, 2024 7:41

    NDTV Accesses Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Writ Petition

  • Adani Group's Q1 FY25 Results Show Robust Growth Across Emerging Sectors
    August 19, 2024 1:00

    Adani Group's Q1 FY25 Results Show Robust Growth Across Emerging Sectors

  • "In 40 Years Did Nothing Wrong": Under-Fire Siddaramaiah In Land Scam Case
    August 19, 2024 4:12

    "In 40 Years Did Nothing Wrong": Under-Fire Siddaramaiah In Land Scam Case

  • Piyush Goyal Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Pak Hindu Women Refugees
    August 19, 2024 3:14

    Piyush Goyal Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Pak Hindu Women Refugees

  • What Sharad Pawar Said On Ajit Pawar's "Not Interested" In Fighting Polls Remark
    August 19, 2024 2:29

    What Sharad Pawar Said On Ajit Pawar's "Not Interested" In Fighting Polls Remark

  • Pune Porsche Crash: Accused Minor Completes 15-Day Safe Driving Programme
    August 19, 2024 2:22

    Pune Porsche Crash: Accused Minor Completes 15-Day Safe Driving Programme

  • Should Kolkata Top Cop Be Interrogated? Trinamool Leaders Differ
    August 19, 2024 0:30

    Should Kolkata Top Cop Be Interrogated? Trinamool Leaders Differ

  • What Ex IAF Pilot, Who Almost Became 1st Indian In Space, Said On Gaganyaan
    August 19, 2024 4:44

    What Ex IAF Pilot, Who Almost Became 1st Indian In Space, Said On Gaganyaan