In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that merely making “religiously compromised” statements does not constitute an offence under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) unless there is a deliberate and malicious intent to outrage religious feelings. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Moudgil, in the case
Mere Statements Insufficient for Charging Under Section 295A IPC, Requires Deliberate Intent to Outrage Religious Feelings: P&H HC
