Explanation.—Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section.
Section history
Section 377 — Unnatural offences
As in force on 15 May 1998.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 15 May 1998 You are here
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
- 17 August 2026 Latest
Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animals, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.