Of Offencesrelating To Religion
IPC Section 296 - Disturbing religious assembly
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 296 deals with disturbing religious assembly.
Full official legal text
296. Disturbing religious assembly. 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.
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