IPC → BNS
IPC Section 295 in BNS
IPC Section 295 corresponds to BNS Section 298 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 295 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 298 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 298 — Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 295 in BNS?
IPC Section 295 is BNS Section 298 — Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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