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What is the punishment prescribed under IPC for the offence of obscene acts and songs ?

A: Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 6 months, or fine or both

B: Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 4 months, or fine or both

C: Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 3 months, or fine or both

D: Simple imprisonment of 4 months and fine

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The punishment prescribed under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the offense of obscene acts and songs is: (C) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 3 months, or fine, or both.

Section 294 of the IPC deals with the offense of obscene acts and songs in public places. It states that whoever, to the annoyance of others, does any obscene act in any public place or sings, recites, or utters any obscene song, ballad, or words in any public place, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.

Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 3 months, or fine, or both.