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SECTION 297 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Trespassing on burial places, etc
Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 297 in Simple Words
Section 297 of the Indian Penal Code states that intentionally causing hurt or insult to anyone's religious feelings, or disturbing funeral ceremonies, in places of worship or burial sites, can lead to imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trespassing in place of worship or sepulchre, disturbing funeral with intention to wound the feeling or to insult the religion of any person, or offering indignity to a human corpse | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Trespassing in place of worship or sepulchre, disturbing funeral with intention to wound the feeling or to insult the religion of any person, or offering indignity to a human corpse
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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