IPC · XV — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION

Section 295A. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

295A. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. 296. Disturbing religious assembly. 297. Trespassing on burial places, etc. 298. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings.

Source: India Code

How this section changed

substituted by Act 36 of 1969, s. 2
In force from 7 Sept 1969
Footnote: 2. Subs. by Act 36 of 1969, s. 2, for certain words (w.e.f. 7-9-1969).
inserted by Act 27 of 1870, s. 10
Date not stated in the footnote
Footnote: 4. Ins. by Act 27 of 1870, s. 10.