BNS Section 298: Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 295
Procedural Classification Summary
Defiling, etc., place of
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment forworship, with intent to2 years, or fine, or both. insult the religion of any class
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.