Obscene acts and songs
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Summary
Performing any obscene act in a public place, or singing, reciting or uttering obscene songs or words in or near a public place that annoys others, is an offence. The offender can be jailed for up to three months, fined up to one thousand rupees, or both. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Priya sings an obscene song loudly near a busy bus stop and people waiting there complain. She may be prosecuted and could face up to three months' imprisonment, a fine up to Rs.1,000, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, to the annoyance of others,
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(a) does any obscene act in any public place; or
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(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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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