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Extract from Indian Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860).

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124A. Whoever by words, either spoken or

written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise brings or attempts to bring into

hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards Her Majesty or the Government established by law in British India, shall be punished with transportation for life or any shorter term to which fine may be added or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine. Explanation 1. The expression "disaffection "includes disloyalty and all feelings of emity. Explanation 2. Comments expressing disapprobation of the measures of the Government with a view to obtain their alteration by lawful means, without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence

under this section.

Explaration 3. Comments expressing disapprobation

of the administrative or other action of the Government without exciting or attempting to excite hatred, contempt or disaffection, do not constitute an offence under this section.