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Principle Whoever, by words, signs or otherwise brings into hatred or contempt or incites disaffection towards the government established by law in India shall be punished with imprisonment for life.

Facts In a public meeting, Mahendra Pratap, the leader of opposition party thunders, "This is a government of scoundrels, boot loggers and scamsters. They deserve to be unseated. Teach them a lesson in the coming elections by voting them out of power." The government is contemplating to prosecute Mr Mahendra Pratap.

A)  Mahendra Pratap is guilty of sedition for having made irresponsible and inflammatory statements against the government

B)  Mahendra Pratap is not guilty of sedition, as he is only exercising his freedom of speech in public

C)  Mahendra Pratap is guilty of sedition, as his statement would incite people to violence leading to breakdown of law and order

D)  Mahendra Pratap is guilty of criminal conspiracy against the government by giving such a speech full of hatred