BNS 296 — Obscene acts and songs.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

296. 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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