302. 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 person 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.
BNS Section 302: Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person
Section 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person. It replaces IPC 298 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 302 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 302
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 298: Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person
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