Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 16 Offences Relating To Religion

Section 300: 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.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
  • Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.


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