Section 296 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

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.