Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with uttering words, etc., with deliberate Intent to wound the religious feelings Of any person. Under the old law this was Section 298 of the IPC.
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Section 302 BNS - Uttering words, etc., with deliberate Intent to wound the religious feelings Of any person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 302 - Uttering words, etc., with deliberate Intent to wound the religious feelings Of any person
- Old provision
- Section 298 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 302 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 298 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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