Law panel mooted repeal of sedition law in 2018 SECTIONS Share Synopsis Following the recommendations of the law panel, the home ministry held consultation with state governments and Union Territories, as law and order is a state subject. Majority of states, however, were of the view that the law had to be retained without changes. While it is essential to protect national integrity, it should not be misused as a tool to curb free speech. The Supreme Court’s recent views on repealing sedition law are similar to the ones expressed in 2018 by the Law Commission of India. Following the recommendations of the law panel, the home ministry held consultation with state governments and Union Territories, as law and order is a state subject.