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Section 295 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
295. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 225: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
- Section 80: Accident in doing a lawful act
- Section 105: Commencement and continuance of the right of private defense of property
- Section 296: Disturbing religious assembly
- Section 288: Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
Related Acts
- Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
- Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Act, 2020
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
- Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020
- Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Act, 2018
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