IPC § 294 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 294 IPC — Obscene acts and songs
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 296 in full