Section 294 of the IPC, often invoked by the police to deal with cases of public display of affection, says that any obscene act, in any public place “done to the annoyance of others” is an offence.According to recent judgments, kissing is not an obscene act by itself. In higher levels of the judiciary in India kissing in public is not universally treated as an illegal act. The judgments state it as an expression and compassion of love, an act that conveys the message of protection and security.
Is kissing in public illegal in India?
The Indian Penal Code makes public kissing illegal in the country. Couples who do the act may be arrested and imprisoned by the authorities. In India, kissing in private between two people who are not married to each other is not illegal. However, it can lead to legal problems if one of the parties isn’t aware of this fact.
Is it legal to kiss in public in California?
Kissing in public is fine until it does not cross the limits of decency or morality laid by the law; and does not become a nuisance so as to incite public annoyance. Another point to be kept in mind before filing any complaint against kissing in public is that by using obscenity as a tool any undue harassment of the victim should not occur.
What is the punishment for kissing in public?
According to Section 294 of IPC kissing in broad daylight, in the public is considered a crime. 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, or with both.
Why do some people in India frown on kissing?
Kissing is a way of showing affection. The fact some people in India frown against kissing reminds one of the unnecessary moral gags placed on the freedom of adults to display affection for each other. Any natural act which is heavily suppressed will only be exaggerated in its expression!
