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.
IPC Section 296 in BNS: Section 300
Disturbing religious assembly
Section 296 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Disturbing religious assembly) corresponds to Section 300 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 300 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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