Click to play videoChennai: An FIR has been registered against MDMK leader Vaiko in Chennai for his inflammatory speeches in support of the LTTE.
The police has registered FIR against Vaiko, charging him with sedition and under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
He is accused of making a comment that could create fear or incite violence.
Under the UAPA an accused person maybe be denied bail if the court believes that, based on the evidence so far, the accusations against him are prima facie true.
Also, conviction under the UAPA can lead to imprisonment for five years or even a life sentence.
Sedition as a charge under section 124A of IPC is a non-bailable offence which means the accused cannot be granted bail by the arresting authority.
The accused has to approach a court to seek a regular bail. The offence has a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of life sentence.
What is sedition:
- Sedition is officially defined as an attempt to bring hatred or contempt, or exciting or attempting to excite, disaffection towards the Government.
- Sedition is a non-bailable offence.
- It carries a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of life sentence.
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