Section 377: Unnatural offences

Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with [imprisonment for life,] or with imprisonment of either description for a term which [shall not be less than two years nor more than] ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation. Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section.

Effective date: 1862-01-01

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