Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with obscene acts and songs. Under the new law this is Section 296 of the BNS.
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Section 294 IPC - Obscene acts and songs
Section 294 IPC is now
Section 296 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 294 - Obscene acts and songs
- New provision
- Section 296 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 296 BNS | Modified | Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees. |
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