BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 302 BNS

Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person

Offence

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,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 302 BNS

Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.