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BNS Section 296 - Obscene acts and songs.

Description of BNS Section 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.

Punishment Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizance Cognizable
Bail Bailable
Triable Triable by Any Magistrate.