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Section 377 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
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.
Related Sections
- Section 41: Special law
- Section 376B: Intercourse by public servant with woman in his custody
- Section 498: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
- Section 422: Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors-.
- Section 220: Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
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