Definition of Section 299 BNS
Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) deals with the offense of deliberately and maliciously insulting or attempting to insult the religion or religious beliefs of any class of citizens of India.
Key elements of the offense:
- Deliberate and malicious intent to outrage religious feelings.
- Insulting or attempting to insult religion or religious beliefs.
- Targeting a specific class of citizens.
Punishment Section 299 BNS:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years.
- Fine.
- Or both.
Essentially, this section protects the religious sentiments of individuals and groups by criminalizing acts that intentionally offend religious beliefs.
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