Section 295 in India refers to a section in the Indian Penal Code that deals with the destruction, damage, or defilement of a place of worship or an object held sacred, with the intent to insult the religion of a class of persons. The section has two sub-sections, 295A and 295B, which deal with different aspects of the same offense.

Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code prohibits deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. This law prohibits blasphemy against all religions in India and is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offense. The punishment for violating this section can be imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Legal experts consider Section 295A a controversial provision as it imposes unreasonable restrictions on the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) . Critics argue that the sections susceptibility to misuse is often justified by citing the communally volatile nature of Indian society, which necessitates criminalization of anything that may be deemed to be remotely religious. However, others believe that this section should not completely stop legitimate criticism of anything related to religion.