Penal Code
2008 Ed.
CAP. 224
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exhibition, circulation, import, export or conveyance of, or any other
dealing in, the object is authorised by or under any written law.
[51/2007]
Exception —This section does not extend to any book, pamphlet, writing,
drawing or painting kept or used bona fide for religious purposes, or any
representation sculptured, engraved, painted or otherwise represented on or in any
temple, or on any car used for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for any
religious purpose.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 292]
Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person
293. Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to
any person under the age of 21 years any such obscene object as is
referred to in section 292, or offers or attempts to do so, shall be
punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year,
or with fine, or with both.
[51/2007]
[Indian PC 1860, s. 293]
Obscene songs
294. Whoever, to the annoyance of others —
(a) does any obscene act in any public place; or
(b) sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words in
or near any public place,
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3
months, or with fine, or with both.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 294]
CHAPTER XV
OFFENCES RELATING TO
RELIGION OR RACE
Injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the
religion of any class
295. Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or
any object held sacred by any class of persons, with the intention of
thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons, or with the
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