IPC → BNS
IPC Section 294 in BNS
IPC Section 294 corresponds to BNS Section 296 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 294 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 296 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 296 — Obscene acts and songs
Drafting note. Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 294 in BNS?
IPC Section 294 is BNS Section 296 — Obscene acts and songs.
Has the provision changed?
Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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