IPC Section 295- Injuring Or Defiling Place Of Worship, With Intent To Insult The Religion Of Any Class

Whoever destroys, damages, or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

IPC Section 295: Explained in simple terms.

This legal provision makes it illegal to intentionally destroy, damage, or defile places of worship or sacred objects if the aim is to insult someone's religion or if it is known that such actions would be seen as an insult by a religious group. If someone is found guilty of this, they could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

This section prohibits damaging or desecrating religious places or objects to insult a religion or know it would be perceived as such. Violators can be punished with up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

Key Details of IPC Section 295