The center took a big decision on the treason law; Asked the Supreme Court to reconsider
The Center has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court stating that it will "reconsider and reconsider" the provisions of the Sedition Act. The government has requested the Supreme Court not to raise the issue of treason until the matter is investigated before a proper forum. This affidavit has been filed by Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan, Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
The Center in its reply said that "the Government of India is fully aware of the various views expressed on the subject and is committed to upholding and maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of this great nation as well as the concerns of civil liberties." It has been decided to review and reconsider the provisions of Section 124A. "
He further said that "it is respectfully submitted that this Hon'ble Court cannot take the time to re-examine the validity of Section 124A and is happy to await the review exercise to be conducted by the Government of India before the appropriate forum." Where such reconsideration is constitutionally permitted. "
PM pledges to abolish colonial laws and practices
The Center has underlined in its affidavit that the treason analyzed in the judgment of the Constitutional Bench of the State of Bihar against Kedarnath Singh by the Hon'ble Court, has 'different views' in the public domain by various jurists, academics, intellectuals. , And citizens in general. ' Has been expressed.
The Center further said- "When they agreed on the need for statutory provisions to deal with serious crimes of a divisive nature affecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country, the government was established by means authorized by law or prohibited by law." However, concerns are being raised about the use and abuse of the law for non-objective purposes. "
Underlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India in the 75th year of independence is to "relieve its colonial burden", he said, "The Prime Minister believes that at a time when our country is celebrating the elixir of independence, we as a nation We need to work harder and let go of the colonial burden that has outweighed its usefulness, including years old colonial laws and practices. "
It also highlights that committed to this vision, the Center has repealed 1,500 old laws since 2014 and removed more than 25,000 compliance burdens. "The barrier of deprivation has been criminalized due to various crimes. Colonial-minded law has no place in today's India," it said.
03-Dec-2024