IPC § 296 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 296 IPC — Disturbing religious assembly
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 300 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 300 — 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 300 in full