Definition of IPC 153A:

Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.

Classification :

This section is Non-bailable, Cognizable and Non-compoundable.

Triable By :

Any Magistrate of the first class.

Punishment :

According to Para 1 – Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.

According to para 2 – Imprisonment for 5 years and fine.