SC Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking Guidelines For Registration Of Sedition FIRs In The Wake Of Bidar School Case

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation petition, which sought guidelines for registration of criminal cases for sedition under Section 124A Indian Penal Code.The petition was filed by activist Yogita Bhayana, in the wake of recurring instances of sedition FIRs, particularly the recent case registered against the headmistress and parent of a student...