IPC → BNS
IPC Section 298 in BNS
IPC Section 298 corresponds to BNS Section 302 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 298 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 302 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 302 — Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that person or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 298 in BNS?
IPC Section 298 is BNS Section 302 — Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person.
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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