Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 296 :
Disturbing religious assembly:
(See section 300 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Causing a disturbance to an assembly engaged in religious worship.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 1 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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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.
