IPC → BNS
IPC Section 295A in BNS
IPC Section 295A corresponds to BNS Section 299 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 295A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 299 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 299 — Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
Drafting note. Words “or through electronic means” are added.
Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or through electronic means or otherwise, insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 295A in BNS?
IPC Section 295A is BNS Section 299 — Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
Has the provision changed?
Words “or through electronic means” are added.
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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