Official Text
“Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Voluntary disturbance.
- Religious assembly.
- Lawful religious activity.
Potential Defenses:
- No disturbance.
- Emergency situation.
- Lawful authority.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Disrupting prayers, creating noise during ceremonies, interrupting worship.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful protest, emergency situations, or authorized activities.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine, or both