BNSS Section 297 - Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
Description of BNSS Section 297 - Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment
The provisions of section 469 shall apply, for setting off the period of detention undergone by the accused against the sentence of imprisonment imposed under this Chapter, in the same manner as they apply in respect of the imprisonment under other provisions of this Sanhita.
| Offence | Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Magistrate of the first class. |