(a)does any obscene act in any public place; or
Section history
Section 294 — Obscene songs
As in force on 1 April 2015.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 April 2015 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
- 17 August 2026 Latest
Whoever, to the annoyance of others —
(b)sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words in or near any public place,
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine, or with both.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 294]