IPC Section 298: Uttering Words, Etc., With Deliberate Intent To Wound The Religious Feelings
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IPC Section 298: Uttering Words, Etc., With Deliberate Intent To Wound The Religious Feelings
Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that persons or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
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| Offence | Uttering any word or making any sound in the hearing or making any gesture, or placing any object in the sight of any person, with intention to wound his religious feelings |
| Punishment | 1 Year or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
