SECTION 293 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 293 in Simple Words
Section 293 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who sells, distributes, exhibits, or circulates obscene objects to anyone under twenty years of age can be punished with imprisonment up to three years and a fine, and in case of repeat convictions, imprisonment up to seven years and a higher fine.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sale etc., of obscene objects to young persons | First conviction 3 Years + Fine, then 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Sale etc., of obscene objects to young persons
Punishment : First conviction 3 Years + Fine, then 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
The section 293 penalizes the sale, etc. of obscene items to persons younger than 20 years. It was a source of annoyance for others. After being married in the Hindu manner at Pushkar, Rajasthan an Israeli couple was arrested under section 294 of IPC because they kissed in public.
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