Section 295A of IPC : Section 295A: Deliberate And Malicious Acts, Intended To Outrage Religious Feelings Of Any Class By Insulting Its Religion Or Religious Beliefs

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where an individual, John, creates a series of cartoons that depict a revered religious figure in a highly offensive manner. He shares these cartoons on social media with the intention of mocking the religious beliefs of a particular community. Members of the community are deeply hurt by John's actions and file a complaint against him. The police investigate the matter and determine that John's actions were deliberate and intended to outrage the religious feelings of the community. As a result, John could be charged under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for his deliberate and malicious acts intended to insult the religion and religious beliefs of that community. If found guilty, John could face imprisonment, a fine, or both.