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Section 296. Disturbing religious assembly

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
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296

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

296. Disturbing religious assembly

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.