Review the original statutory text or switch to the plain-language version.
Related sections and acts remain accessible without interrupting your research flow.
Act
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number
377
Section reader
Indian Penal Code, 1860
377. Unnatural offences
Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with 152[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 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.
Plain version not available.
A simplified explanation has not been added yet.
Let's talk about your next opportunity
Tell us what you are working on and our team will get back to you.
Thanks - your enquiry is on its way to our team.
We will only use your details to respond to this enquiry.
