Bihar: FIR, Jail Time for Obscene Songs in Public; Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary Issues Strict Order

• Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary has issued strict directives to police headquarters to stop obscene and double-meaning songs in public places and vehicles.
• A special campaign will be launched in all districts to identify offenders and take strict legal action, including FIR and potential jail time.
• The decision aims to protect social decorum, women's safety and dignity, and prevent negative impacts on children's mindsets.
• Playing such songs in buses, autos, taxis, trains, or any public place is now a serious punishable offense, leading to heavy fines or imprisonment.
• FIRs will be registered under Sections 296 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, with public cooperation sought to report violations.