BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 296 — Obscene acts and songs.
Replaces IPC Section 294.
Whoever, to the annoyance of others,— (a) does any obscene act in any public place; or (b) sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 293 Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
- 294 Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.
- 295 Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child.
- 297 Keeping lottery office.
- 298 Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class.
- 299 Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
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