section 296
Obscene acts and songs.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Criminal2023358 sections20 chapters
Chapter XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS
Statutory text
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.
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