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Indian Penal Code

(IPC)

Obscene acts and songs.

Chapter 14: Of Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Section: 294

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.