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Section 293- Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person

1 Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any person under the age of twenty years any such obscene object as is referred to in the last preceding section, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished 2[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].]

STATE AMENDMENTS

State of Orissa

Same as in Tamil Nadu [Vide Orissa Act No.13 of 1962].

State of Tamil Nadu

In Section 293-

(a) For the words "any such obscene object as is referred to in the last preceding section" the words, figures and letter "any such obscene object as is referred to in Section 292 or any such newspaper, periodical, circular, picture or other printed or written document as is referred to in Section 292-A" shall be substituted;

(b) For the words "which may extend to six months" the words "which may extend to three years" shall be substituted;

(c) In the marginal note, after the words "obscene objects" the words "any grossly indecent or scurrilous matter intended for blackmail shall be inserted."

[Vide T.N. Act No. 25 of 1960].

1. Subs. by Act 8 of 1925, sec.2, for the original section.

2. Subs. by Act 36 of 1969, sec.2 for certain words (w.e.f. 7-9-2023).

     
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