# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 298: Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/298/

## Text

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 person 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. CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY Of offences affecting life

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