THE CHILLING EFFECT OF SEDITION LAWS ON PRESS FREEDOM IN INDIA

AUTHOR – ROHAN GUJAR, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA

BEST CITATION – ROHAN GUJAR, THE CHILLING EFFECT OF SEDITION LAWS ON PRESS FREEDOM IN INDIA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (8) OF 2025, PG. 874-877, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

Introduction:

In the largest democracy on the planet, the press is often dubbed the fourth pillar, designed to challenge authority, uncover corruption, and amplify the voices of the people. But what occurs when that voice is stifled by the fear of legal repercussions? In India, the application of sedition laws—a relic from the colonial era—raises significant alarms regarding the state of press freedom.