Section 296 BNS – Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 & S. 294 IPC: Obscene acts and songs
Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 294 IPC and penalizes obscene acts or obscene songs/words done in or near a public place to the annoyance of others. This article explains the ingredients of the offence, key differences between BNS and IPC, important Supreme Court and High Court judgments, and the legal standards for obscenity in India.