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Chapter XV · Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

296Obscene acts and songs

Section 296 · Chapter XV

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 which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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