IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 295A IPC

Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs

Offence

Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of citizens of India, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations or otherwise insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class,

Punishment

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

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 295A IPC

Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs”. 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 three years, or with fine, or with both.

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