Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 299 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 299: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Deliberate and malicious
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment foracts, intended to outrage3 years, or fine, or both.class. religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs