(a)does any obscene act in any public place; or
Section history
Section 294 — Obscene acts
As in force on 1 January 2020.
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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]