Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs. Under the new law this is Section 299 of the BNS.
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Section 295A IPC - Deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs
Section 295A IPC is now
Section 299 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 295A - Deliberate and malicious acts intended To outrage religious feelings of any Class, by insulting its religion or Religious beliefs
- New provision
- Section 299 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 299 BNS | Modified | Words “or through electronic means” are added . |
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