Section 354 of BNS : Section 354: Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a local priest, tells Suresh that if he does not donate a large sum of money to the temple, the gods will be angry with him and his family will suffer misfortune. Suresh, fearing divine displeasure, feels compelled to make the donation even though he is not legally required to do so. Ravi's actions fall under Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he induced Suresh to believe that he would become an object of divine displeasure if he did not comply.

Example 2:

Priya, a village elder, tells Meena that if she does not stop her daughter from attending school, the gods will curse their family and bring bad luck. Meena, who values education, is legally entitled to send her daughter to school but feels pressured to comply due to the fear of divine displeasure. Priya's actions are punishable under Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as she attempted to induce Meena to omit a legally entitled action by invoking divine displeasure.