BNS Section 297 – Imputations assertions prejudicial to national integration
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 297
IPC S.153B
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever by words either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise makes or publishes any imputation that any class of persons cannot by reason of their being members of any religious racial language or regional group or caste or community bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 3 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
