INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
296. Disturbing religious assembly
300. Disturbing religious assembly.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
296. Disturbing religious assembly.--Whoever voluntarily causes
disturbance to any assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of
religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one
year, or with fine, or with both.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
300. Disturbing religious assembly.—Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any assembly
lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023