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Indian Penal Code, 1860 Section 294The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Section 296

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 294

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

[294. Obscene acts and songs

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, or with both.]

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

296. Obscene acts and songs.

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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296. Obscene acts and songs. (Change)