Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class
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Summary
If someone destroys, damages, or defiles a place of worship or an object held sacred by a community with the intention of insulting that community's religion, or knowing they are likely to see it as an insult, they can be punished. The punishment is imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Example
Ravi, angry after an argument with neighbours, smashes idols in a small neighbourhood temple intending to insult the worshippers. He can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to two years' imprisonment or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction, damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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