BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 295 BNS

Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child

Offence

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,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
  • Fine: two thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 295 BNS

Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.