In 1862, there were 1 recorded legal change made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 5 changes made and in the following year. A total of 16 legal changes were made in the 1860s.
- January 1Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).The Indian Penal Code was enacted by the Imperial Legislative Council, the legislature during British direct rule in India. Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code criminalized same-sex sexual acts and carried a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment.