Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Chapter XV: Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals
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.
