Extracts from the Indian Penal Code 1871

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THE PENAL CODE

ORDINANCE No. IV of 1871

PASSED ON THE 9TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1871.

PUBLISHED FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

By WYMAN & CO, CALCUTTA.

1871.

OF UNNATURAL OFFENCES.

377. Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal, shall be punished with penal servitude for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine and to whipping.

Explanation. Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this Section.