Section 296 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 View Chapter 15

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.