BNS Section 296 – Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion race etc.
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 296
IPC S.153A
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever commits any act which is prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony between different religious racial language or regional groups or castes or communities and which disturbs or is likely to disturb the public tranquillity shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 5 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
