Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar
AIR 1962 SC 955 · Supreme Court of India
The offence formerly called sedition is attracted only by words that incite violence or public disorder; strong criticism of government is not enough.
Unit IV · Law of Crimes
Offences against the State and public tranquillity
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 147–152 | Waging war and acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (IPC 121–124A) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 189–191 | Unlawful assembly and rioting (IPC 141–148) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 196 | Affray (IPC 159–160) |
Landmark cases
Mohan Singh v. State of Punjab
AIR 1963 SC 174 · Supreme Court of India
An assembly of five or more persons with a common object prohibited by the unlawful-assembly provision is guilty of that offence even if some members later drop out, if five remain.