296. 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.
- Section 526 – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - 8th March 2026
- Section 527 – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - 8th March 2026
- Section 528 – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) - 8th March 2026





