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Opposition and Protests — Legal Precedents

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Legal Precedents

Emperor vs. Aurobindo Ghose (Alipore Bomb Case)

1908-1909

This case marked the first major trial of nationalist leaders on charges of sedition and conspiracy. Aurobindo Ghose, editor of Bande Mataram and key extremist leader, was charged…