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'A', to the annoyance of others, sings obscene songs in a public place. Under which section of the…

Under Section 296(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294(b) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), whoever, to the annoyance of others, sings, recites, or…

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'A', to the annoyance of others, sings obscene songs in a public place. Under which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 shall he be punished?

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Under Section 296(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294(b) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), whoever, to the annoyance of others, 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.

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