Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs. Under the old law this was Section 295A of the IPC.
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Section 299 BNS - Deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 299 - Deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs
- Old provision
- Section 295A IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 299 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 295A IPC | Modified | Words “or through electronic means” are added . |
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