3. Whoever, not being a registered practitioner, or not possessing a qualification entitling him to be registered under

3. Whoever, not being a registered practitioner, or not possessing a qualification entitling him to be registered under the [Tamil Nadu] Medical Registration Act, 1914, performs or attempts to perform couching on a person whether with or without his consent, or agrees to perform couching on a person, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.