Section 298 Indian Penal Code

Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings. It is under CHAPTER XV (OF OFFENCESRELATING TO RELIGION) of the Code.

Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings

Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that persons or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.