Penal Code · s 377B

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s 377BEngaging in sexual activity in presence of person under 16

Whoever (A) -

(a)

intentionally engages in an activity;

(b)

the activity is sexual; and

(c)

for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification, he engages it -

(i)

in the presence of a person under the age of 16 years

(B)

or is in a place from which A can be observed; and

(ii)

knowing or believing that B is aware or intending that

B should be aware that he is engaging in it, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, fine or both.