Section 292 of the IPC provides for punishment for sale, etc, of obscene books, etc., and provides for a penalty of up to two years for a first-time offender. Section 293 however applies in a situation when sale etc. of obscene objects is made to young persons. An enhanced punishment of imprisonment of upto 3 years for first time offender is provided for. In this context, what is the meaning of a young person?

Option A: Person under the age of 12

Option B: Person under the age of 16

Option C: Person under the age of 18

Option D: Person under the age of 20

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

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 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.

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