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Download Solution PDFChapter XV of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the:
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is offences relating to religion.
- The IPC in its various sections defines specific crimes and provides punishment for them. It is sub-divided into 23 chapters that comprise of 511 sections.
- Chapter XV contains Sections 295 to 298 and deals with the offences related to religion.
- Section 295:- Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class.
- Section 295A:- Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
- Outraging or wounding the religious feelings of persons (Section 295A and 298).
- Disturbing religious assemblies (Section 296).
Additional Information
Chapters | Sections Covered | Offences |
Chapter VII | Sections 131 to 140 | offences relating to the army, navy and air force. |
Chapter X | Sections 161 to 171 | offences by or relating to public servants. |
Chapter XVII | Sections 378 to 462 | offences against property. |
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