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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment—Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both—Cognizable—Non- bailable—Triable by any Magistrate—Non-compoundable.
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- Section 47 BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) - 31st January 2026
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