Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 295ABNS 299
Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
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What changed
- Words "or through electronic means" are added.
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Under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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What is IPC 295A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 295A (Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) corresponds to Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 295A and BNS 299?
Words "or through electronic means" are added.
How do I cite BNS 299 in a pleading?
Under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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