Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sale, etc., of obscene objects to young Person. Under the old law this was Section 293 of the IPC.
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Section 295 BNS - Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young Person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 295 - Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young Person
- Old provision
- Section 293 IPC
- Punishment
- On first conviction, with imprisonment for 3 years, and with fine of 2,000 rupees, and in the event of second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for 7 years, and with fine of 5,000 rupees.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 295 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 293 IPC | Modified | “person under the age of twenty years” is replaced by “child”, thereby curtailing the scope of this provision. |
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