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Act
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number
294
Section reader
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.]