Section 296 - Obscene acts and songs - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Obscene acts and songs. 296 . 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.