295. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class

Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons -

with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons; or

with knowledge that any class of person is likely to consider such destruction. damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years and fine.