Section 296.   Obscene acts and songs.

Whoever, to the annoyance of others,—
(a) does any obscene act in any public place; or
(b) sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months,
or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.