Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 294BNS 296
Obscene acts and songs
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What changed
- Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees.
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Under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 294 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 294 (Obscene acts and songs) corresponds to Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 294 and BNS 296?
Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 296 in a pleading?
Under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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