BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 295 — Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child.
Replaces IPC Section 293.
Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Nearby sections
- 292 Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
- 293 Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
- 294 Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.
- 296 Obscene acts and songs.
- 297 Keeping lottery office.
- 298 Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class.
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