BNS Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Promoting enmity between
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,different groups on ground or fine, or both.class. of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
Promoting enmity between
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 yearsclasses in place of worship,and fine.class. etc
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.