IPC Section 296: Disturbing religious assembly
Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 15: Offences relating to Religion
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
Now BNS 300 (same provision). IPC → BNS converter
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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment-Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both-Cognizable-Bailable-Triable by any Magistrate-Non-compoundable.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 295. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
- 295A. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings or any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
- 297. Trespassing on burial places, etc
- 298. Uttering, words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person