295. 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.
BNS Section 295: Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child
Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sale, etc., of obscene objects to child. It replaces IPC 293 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 295 is cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 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 |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 295
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 293: Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person
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