300. 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.
BNS Section 300: Disturbing religious assembly
Section 300 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with disturbing religious assembly. It replaces IPC 296 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 300 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Disturbing religious assembly. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 300
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 296: Disturbing religious assembly
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