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Section 296 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

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 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.

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