Unnatural offences
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Summary
Voluntary sexual intercourse "against the order of nature" with any man, woman or animal is a criminal offence punishable by life imprisonment or by imprisonment up to ten years, and a fine. Penetration is sufficient to make the act an offence.
Example
Rohan engages in voluntary sexual intercourse with an animal on his farm. Because penetration is sufficient, he can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face life imprisonment or up to ten years and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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 may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanations
(1) Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary for the offence described in this section.
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