Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child
Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294, 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 f The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294, 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.
Section 295, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Penal Code
IPC 293 Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
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How this offence is classified
From the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which classifies every offence under the Sanhita. Cognizable means a police officer may arrest without warrant; bailable means bail is a matter of right rather than of the court's discretion.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. | On first conviction, with imprisonment for 3 years, and with fine of 2,000 rupees, and in the event of second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for 7 years, and with fine of 5,000 rupees. | Cognizable. | Bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Questions about Section 295
What does Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deal with?
Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is headed "Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child". Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any child any such obscene object as is referred to in section 294, 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 f
Is Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita bailable?
Bailable, under the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Is Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cognizable?
Cognizable. "Cognizable" means a police officer may arrest without warrant; "non-cognizable" that they may not. An offence under this section is triable by Any Magistrate.
How do I find court cases under Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNS 295, section 295 BNS, section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. People searching for it also type bns 295a and bns 295 b in tamil. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 294 (Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc), so none of them can safely be read on its own. It carries forward IPC 293 (Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?
Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 295, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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