Section 124A of the Penal Code of Bangladesh deals with the offense of sedition. The details, punishment, bailable or non-bailable status, cognizable or non-cognizable status, and offense ingredients for this section are as follows:
Offense Details: The offense of sedition involves bringing or attempting to bring into hatred or contempt, or exciting or attempting to excite disaffection towards the Government of Bangladesh.
Punishment: The punishment for this offense is imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both.
Bailable/Non-bailable: This is a non-bailable offense, meaning the accused cannot be released on bail by the police or the court.
Cognizable/Non-cognizable: This is a cognizable offense, meaning the police can arrest the accused without a warrant and start an investigation into the case.
Offense Ingredients: To establish the offense under Section 124A of the Penal Code, the prosecution must prove the following:
- The accused brought or attempted to bring into hatred or contempt or excited or attempted to excite disaffection towards the Government of Bangladesh.
- The accused did so by words, either spoken or written or by signs or visible representation.
- The accused intended to cause or knew or had reason to believe that his actions would cause public disorder or incitement to violence.
It is important to note that the offense under Section 124A is serious, and the punishment for it is severe. Therefore, if you are facing charges under this section, seeking legal advice and representation as soon as possible is essential.