IPC → BNS
IPC 295 in BNS: Section 298
Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class
IPC
295
BNS
298
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 295 dealt with “Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 298 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 295?
- IPC Section 295 (Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class) corresponds to Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 292 → BNS 294 · Sale etc. of obscene books
- IPC 293 → BNS 295 · Sale etc. of obscene objects to young person
- IPC 294 → BNS 296 · Obscene acts and songs
- IPC 294A → BNS 297 · Keeping lottery office
- IPC 295A → BNS 299 · Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class
- IPC 296 → BNS 300 · Disturbing religious assembly
- IPC 297 → BNS 301 · Trespassing on burial places
- IPC 298 → BNS 302 · Uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person