Section 294

Obscene acts and songs.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

All sections
    1[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.]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1895, s. 3, for section 294.

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