BNS Section 296: Obscene acts and songs | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Obscene acts and songs.—Whoever, to the annoyance of others,—
does any obscene act in any public place; or
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.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Three Month(s) + Fine
Nature of Offense
Non-cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate