IPC Section 296: Disturbing Religious Assembly
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IPC Section 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
Offence | Causing a disturbance to an assembly engaged in religious worship |
Punishment | 1 Year or Fine or Both |
Cognizance | Cognizable |
Bail | Bailable |
Triable By | Any Magistrate |
Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
