Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses “Obscene acts and songs”. Read the provision below with its qualifications, exceptions and chapter context; the official source is linked alongside it.
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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