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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Section 296

Whoever, to the annoyance of others,—

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(a) does any obscene act in any public place; or Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. Obscene acts and songs. (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.