BNS Section 299: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Deliberate and malicious
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 foracts, intended to outrage3 years, or fine, or both.class. religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.