Indian Penal Code
Coverage of Indian Penal Code in the Nexus archive.
- Antilia bomb scare: Charges framed; ex-cops Waze, Sharma & eight others to face trial for murder
Charges have been framed against ex-cops Waze, Sharma, and eight others for their involvement in the Antilia bomb scare. They will face trial for murder, extortion, destruction of evidence, criminal conspiracy, and violations of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosive Substances Act.
- Why regime change won't save free speech in Pakistan
The article discusses the suppression of free speech in Pakistan under an authoritarian regime that uses legal measures like the Indian Penal Code's Section 124A and cybercrime agencies to silence dissent. It argues that systemic issues, inherited from colonial-era laws, perpetuate repression, and regime change alone cannot resolve the problem.
- Explained | India’s sedition law, its usage, and the opinions around it
The Central government sought an additional day to file a reply in a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. The case concerns India's sedition law and its legal standing.