Section 85: Causing obstruction and annoyance by performances, etc

No person shall, in contravention of any regulation made by the Commissioner of Police,—

(a) exhibit any mimetic, musical or other performances of such a nature as may attract crowds; or

(b) carry or place bulky advertisements, pictures, figures or emblems in any street or public place,

whereby any obstruction to passengers or annoyance to the residents in the vicinity may be occasioned.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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