Correct Answer:
C. 297
The P.P.C. includes provisions to protect places of worship and burial from desecration and disturbance, reflecting the importance of respecting religious sentiments and the deceased. These sections safeguard public peace and religious harmony.
- Correct Option (C) 297: Section 297 of the P.P.C. specifically addresses the offense of trespassing on burial places, or offering indignity to human corpses, or causing disturbance to assemblies engaged in funeral ceremonies. It aims to prevent disrespect towards the dead and those mourning.
- Distractor (A) 295: Section 295 deals with injuring or defiling a place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class.
- Distractor (B) 296: Section 296 deals with disturbing religious assembly.
- Distractor (D) None of These: This is incorrect as option C is accurate.