Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVI · Section 377

Unnatural offences

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with 2[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. OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY Of Theft

Judgments on Section 377