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.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with <sup>1</sup> [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.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><i>Explanation</i>.—Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section. <br>