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Section 296 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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.
Related Sections
- Section 251: Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
- Section 23: Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
- Section 258: Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
- Section 121: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
- Section 331: Punishment for house-trespass or housebreaking
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