Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals
BNS Section 296 - Obscene acts and songs
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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.