BNS Section 299 – Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
Chapter 16: Offences Relating to Religion ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 299
IPC S.295
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever destroys damages or defiles any place of worship or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction damage or defilement as an insult to their religion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
