Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with injuring or defiling place of worship With intent to insult the religion of any Class. Under the old law this was Section 295 of the IPC.
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Section 298 BNS - Injuring or defiling place of worship With intent to insult the religion of any Class
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 298 - Injuring or defiling place of worship With intent to insult the religion of any Class
- Old provision
- Section 295 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 298 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 295 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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