Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with ¹ [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation.--Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section.

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1. Substituted by Act 26 of 1955, section 117 and Schedule, for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).