IPC Section 294: Obscene acts and songs

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 14: Offences affecting the Public health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

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.]

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Punishment-Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine, or both-Cognizable-Bailable-Triable by any Magistrate-Non-compoundable.

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1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1895, sec. 3, for the original section.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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