BNS Section 294 – Obscene acts and songs | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
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BNS Section 294 – Obscene acts and songs

Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 294 IPC S.294 ✓ Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court
IPC Reference IPC S.294
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 or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 3 months or fine or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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