Indian Penal Code, 1860

Obscene acts and songs.—

Section

294

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Three Month(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

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.
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