SECTION 295A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
Description
Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maliciously insulting the religions or the religious beliefs of any class | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Maliciously insulting the religions or the religious beliefs of any class
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
