Expressing Desire For India–Pakistan Peace is Not Sedition: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that expressing a desire to end hostilities between India and Pakistan does not amount to sedition.

Granting bail, the Court ruled that criticism of war or advocacy of peace cannot attract Section 152 BNS in the absence of incitement or disaffection against the Government.

It further clarified that mere posting of slogans like “Khalistan Zindabad” on social media, without evidence of provocation or impact, does not prima facie constitute an offence.

[Abhishek v. State of Himachal Pradesh]