Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, 'A' sings obscene songs near the gate of a Girls Degree…

Under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294 IPC), whoever, to the annoyance of others, does any obscene act in any public place, or sings, recites, or utters any obscene song, ballad, or words in or near any public place, commits the offence of obscene acts and songs (obscenity), punishable with imprisonment up to three months, or fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. Singing obscene songs near the gate of a college is directly covered by Section 296(b) BNS. It does not by itself constitute assault (Section 130 BNS), assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty (Section 74 BNS), or criminal intimidation (Section 351 BNS).