Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 294. Obscene acts and songs.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 294. Obscene acts and songs.

[i][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 songs, 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.]

 

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Cognizable

Whether Bailable?

Bailable

Compoundable or not?

Not compoundable

Triable by whom?

Any Magistrate

 

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[i]  Substituted by Act 3 of 1895, S. 3 for the original S. 294.

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