The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 294 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.