IPC Section 293 - Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person

Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any person under the age of twenty years any such obscene object as is referred to in the last preceding section, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished on first conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, and, in the event of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and also with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

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.

Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person

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