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Section 294State of Jammu-Kashmir Act

Section 294: Obscene acts and songs

Obscene acts and songs.

- Whoever, to the annoyance of others,-

(a)

does any obscene act in any public place, or

(b)

sings, recites or utters any obscene songs, ballad or words, in or near any public place, [shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term of six months which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.] [Substituted 'shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.' by Jammu and Kashmir Act No. 11 of 2014, dated 22.3.2014.]

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