Section 296: Disturbing religious assembly

Q: What does Section 296 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 296 IPC pertains to "Disturbing religious assembly". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 296 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs disturbing religious assembly.

Q: Is Section 296 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 296 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 296 IPC?

धारा 296 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 296 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 296 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs disturbing religious assembly.

Q: What is Dhara 296 IPC?

Dhara 296 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 296 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 296 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs disturbing religious assembly.

Q: How to cite Section 296 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 296, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 296 (India).

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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.