BNS Section 298 – Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings
Chapter 16: Offences Relating to Religion ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 298
IPC S.295A
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs commits in or near any place of worship or in any assembly engaged in the performance of religious worship or religious ceremonies any trespass or causes disturbances to any assembly lawfully assembled in any such place or building 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. Bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
