IPC → BNS
IPC 298 in BNS: Section 302
Uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person
IPC
298
BNS
302
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 298 dealt with “Uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 302 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 298?
- IPC Section 298 (Uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person) corresponds to Section 302 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 295 → BNS 298 · Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class
- 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 299 → BNS 300(1) · Culpable homicide
- IPC 300 → BNS 101 · Murder
- IPC 301 → BNS 102 · Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended
- IPC 302 → BNS 103 · Punishment for murder