Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 15
Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals
Section 296 • Obscene acts and songs.
Description
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.
📖 Understanding This Section
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