According to Section 505:– Whoever makes or circulates statements or rumors with intent to cause mutiny or fear among military personnel, incite offenses against the State or public tranquility, or promote hatred between different religious or social groups can be punished with imprisonment up to three years, or with a fine, or both; and if committed in a place of worship, the punishment can extend up to five years with a fine.
Classification of Offence
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| False statement, rumour, etc., circulated with intent to cause mutiny or offence against the public peace | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| False statement, rumour, etc., with intent to create Enmity, hatred or ill-will between different classes | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| False statement rumour, etc., made in place of worship etc., with intent to create enmity hatred or ill-will | 5 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
505 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and HC)
| Amish Devgan vs Union Of India on 7 December, 2020 |
| Kedar Nath Singh vs State Of Bihar on 20 January, 1962 |
| Vinod Dua vs Union Of India on 3 June, 2021 |
| Bilal Ahmed Kaloo vs State Of Andhra Pradesh on 6 August, 1997 |
| State(Tr)Central Bureau Of vs Shri Kalyan Singh(Former Cm Of Up) on 19 April, 2017 |
| Sajjan Kumar vs C.B.I on 20 September, 2010 |
| Patricia Mukhim vs The State Of Meghalaya on 25 March, 2021 |
| Mohd. Aslam @ Bhure vs State Of U.P. & Ors on 22 March, 2007 |
| S. Khushboo vs Kanniammal & Anr on 28 April, 2010 |
| State Of Karnataka & Anr vs Pastor P. Raju on 4 August, 2006 |
FAQs about Section 505 of the Indian Penal Code
A1: Section 505 aims to prevent the dissemination of false information or statements that could potentially incite mutiny, offenses against the State, public unrest, or hatred between different religious or social groups.
A2: Section 505 covers making or circulating false statements, rumors, or information with specific intent: causing mutiny or fear among military personnel, inciting offenses against the State or public tranquility, and promoting hatred between different religious or social groups.
A3: The punishment varies based on the specific circumstances of the offense:
For false statements or rumors causing mutiny or offense against public peace: Up to three years of imprisonment or a fine, or both.
For false statements or rumors promoting enmity, hatred, or ill-will between different classes: Up to three years of imprisonment or a fine, or both.
For false statements or rumors made in a place of worship with intent to promote enmity, hatred, or ill-will: Up to five years of imprisonment and a fine.
Read also:- IPC Section 504: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
