‘A’ sings obscene songs near the gate of a girls' college. What offence has he committed?
Obscenity is the relevant category of offence. Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers singing obscene songs in or near a public place to the annoyance of…
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‘A’ sings obscene songs near the gate of a girls' college. What offence has he committed?
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Obscenity is the relevant category of offence. Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers singing obscene songs in or near a public place to the annoyance of others; assault and criminal intimidation require different conduct.
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