Shimla, Jan. 7 -- Himachal Pradesh High Court recently granted regular bail to an individual accused under sedition laws for uploading content on social media, including images of prohibited weapons and the Pakistan national flag, and allegedly expressing support for Khalistan.
Justice Rakesh Kainthla ruled that mere criticism of war or advocacy for peace, without incitement to violence or public disorder, does not constitute sedition under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
The petitioner, Abhishek, was arrested in May 2025 after police, acting on secret information, found his Facebook profile containing photos and videos with weapons and the Pakistan flag. He was also accused of chatting with Pakistani nationals, criticiz...