Correct Answer:
A. Obscene acts and songs
The P.P.C. aims to regulate public decency and morality by penalizing acts that are considered obscene in public spaces, ensuring that public conduct adheres to societal standards.
- Correct Option (A) Obscene acts and songs: Section 294 of the P.P.C. specifically penalizes any person who, 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 or near any public place. This section focuses on public display and utterance of obscenity.
- Distractor (B) Sale of obscene books: This offense is covered under Section 292, which deals with the commercial aspect of obscene materials.
- Distractor (C) Sale of obscene C.D's: Similar to books, the sale of obscene CDs would fall under Section 292 as "any other obscene object."
- Distractor (D) None of These: This is incorrect as option A is accurate.