Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 300 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 300: Disturbing religious assembly (Legacy IPC Section 296)

Statutory Classification Details

Disturbing religious

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,assembly. or fine, or both