Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 294BNS 296
Obscene acts and songs
BNS 296 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 294 is BNS 296
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to one thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Fine is defined as up to one thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 294 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 296 it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 294 under BNS?
BNS 296: imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
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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