{"product_id":"the-great-repression-the-story-of-sedition-in-india-hardcover","title":"The Great Repression: The Story of Sedition in India {Hardcover}","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1lvcaev\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eBook Summary of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Great Repression: The Story of Sedition in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eThe Great Repression: The Story of Sedition in India\u003c\/em\u003e examines the history, evolution, and controversial use of sedition laws in India, especially Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChitranshul Sinha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book traces how sedition laws were introduced during British colonial rule to suppress political dissent and silence freedom fighters. It explains how leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Bal Gangadhar Tilak were prosecuted under these laws during India’s independence movement. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eThe book also explores the continued use of sedition laws in independent India despite strong criticism from constitutional thinkers and political leaders. Sinha discusses important legal cases, constitutional debates, freedom of speech, nationalism, and democratic rights. Through historical research and legal analysis, the book questions whether sedition laws have a place in a modern democracy and argues that such laws are often misused to curb criticism and public dissent. The writing combines legal history with political commentary, making the subject accessible to both legal readers and general audiences interested in Indian politics and constitutional rights. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"5564kp\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChitranshul Sinha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eChitranshul Sinha is an Indian lawyer, legal commentator, and author who practices primarily in the Supreme Court of India and courts in New Delhi. He is known for his interest in constitutional law, civil liberties, and legal history. Sinha studied law at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and later became an advocate-on-record at the Supreme Court of India. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eThrough \u003cem data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eThe Great Repression\u003c\/em\u003e, Sinha gained recognition for presenting a detailed and thought-provoking analysis of sedition laws in India. His writing style combines legal scholarship with historical storytelling, helping readers understand the relationship between law, democracy, and freedom of expression in Indian society. The book was also noted in literary and legal discussions for its examination of colonial-era laws and their impact on modern democratic institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Refurbished","offer_id":44274320769281,"sku":"2RU4BTCSH-Refurbished","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/41s1D6red0L._SX327_BO1_204_203_200.webp?v=1661941305","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-great-repression-the-story-of-sedition-in-india-hardcover","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}