IPC Section 296. Disturbing religious assembly

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 15
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Relating to Religion - Parliament of India

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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Causing a disturbance to an assembly engaged in religious worship. Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security