8. The pronoun "he" and its derivatives are used of any person, whether male or female.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 8: Gender
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for offences committed before repeal and other liabilities, investigations or proceedings preserved by BNS section 358; do not use it as the current general penal code.
Chapter II — General Explanations