NEW DELHI: In a historical judgement, the apex court on Wednesday put spokes on ruthless use of sedition law and put on hold all pending trials, appeals and proceedings, with respect to charges under the colonial era law i.e section 124 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) till the Centre completes its exercise in re-examining its provisions.
Passing the order, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, further asserted that in the interest of justice, it “hopes and expects states and Centre will refrain from registering any fresh FIR, continue with investigation or take any coercive measure by invoking section 124A of IPC, while the law is under consideration”.
Extending bigger relief to the victims, the bench said any fresh case is registered, the affected parties are at liberty to approach the concerned courts for appropriate relief.