Ayush Kishore, B.A.LL.B, KIIT Law School, Bhubaneshwar
Introduction; meaning and definition
Sedition, in general terms, is defined as an incitement of discontent or rebellion against the state. Any action, in writing or speech, promoting such discontent, can also be termed as sedition. Condemning the state, provoking or promoting armed rebellion against own established state, it comes under Sedition, are the meanings standing for sedition. Sedition is also associated with those separatist tendencies within a state. During the early era of medieval time in Europe, it was also meant for criticizing the church, clergy, court of the crown and the officials holding a throne. Criticising the almighty and hearting religious sentiments, are also associated with sedition, in most of the theocratic states, also known as Blasphemy. The word sedition is derived from a Latin word seditio, which literally means, “to go aside”.
