Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Imposes enhanced penalties for selling, hiring, distributing, exhibiting, circulating, or attempting to circulate obscene objects (as defined in section 294) to any minor under eighteen years of age.
Key Legal Elements
- Sale, hire, distribution, exhibition, circulation, or attempt of an obscene object referred to in section 294
- The recipient of such obscene object or attempt is a child (under eighteen years of age)
Punishment
First conviction: Up to 3 years imprisonment and/or ₹2,000 fine. Subsequent: Up to 7 years imprisonment and/or ₹5,000 fine.
Practical Note
This section is specifically tailored to protect children. While bailable, the maximum sentence extends to 7 years for repeat offenders, signaling the gravity of exposing minors to obscene materials.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई किसी बालक को किसी ऐसी अश्लील वस्तु का, जैसी धारा 294 में निर्दिष्ट है, विक्रय करेगा, उसे भाड़े पर देगा, वितरण करेगा, उसका प्रदर्शन करेगा या उसे परिचालित करेगा, अथवा ऐसा करने की प्रस्थापना या प्रयत्न करेगा, वह प्रथम दोषसिद्धि पर दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि तीन वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, और जुर्माने से, जो दो हजार रुपए तक का हो सकेगा, तथा द्वितीय या पश्चातवर्ती दोषसिद्धि की दशा में दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि सात वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, और जुर्माने से भी, जो पांच हजार रुपए तक का हो सकेगा, दण्डित किया जाएगा।