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

IPC

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A person named Rajesh, with a deliberate and malicious intention, posts a video on social media where he makes derogatory comments about a particular religion's holy book. He uses offensive language and mocks the religious practices of that community. As a result, members of that religious community feel deeply insulted and outraged. Rajesh's actions fall under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, and he can be prosecuted for deliberately intending to outrage the religious feelings of that class of citizens.

Example 2:

During a public rally, a speaker named Priya, with the intention of inciting hatred, makes a speech where she uses inflammatory language to insult the religious beliefs of a minority community. She displays offensive cartoons and symbols that are considered sacred by that community. Her actions lead to widespread anger and protests from the community members. Priya's conduct is a clear violation of Section 295A, as she deliberately and maliciously intended to outrage the religious feelings of that class by insulting their religion and religious beliefs.

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