The pronoun “he” and its derivatives are used of any person, whether male or female.
CHAPTER II GENERAL EXPLANATIONS
Section 8: Gender
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (repealed)
Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024.
Now in the BNS
As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table
| 8. Gender. | BNS 2(10) |
Questions on this section
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1. Under Section 2(10) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the pronoun "he" and its derivatives are used of: