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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 295ADeliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs

In forceChapter XV OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION

Chapter XV OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION

s. 295A

295A. Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs [Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of the citizens of Bangladesh, by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.]

  1. 93. Sections 295A was inserted by section 2 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1927 (Act No. XXV of 1927)

End of s. 295A.

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