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Section 296 IPC — Disturbing religious assembly

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 118

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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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