Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 293 in BNS
§ 293 IPC→§ 295 BNS
Sale of obscene objects to young person. Section 293 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sale of obscene objects to young person) corresponds to Section 295 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings | 290 |
| 289 | Negligent conduct with respect to animal | 291 |
| 292 | Sale of obscene books | 294 |
| 294 | Obscene acts and songs | 296 |
| 295 | Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion | 298 |
| 295A | Deliberate acts to outrage religious feelings | 299 |
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