Bare ActsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version)

Section 296

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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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