Whoever commits the offence defined in the last preceding section without the consent of the woman, whether the woman is quick with child or not, shall be punished with *[ 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.
* Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, sec.117 and sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f.1-1-1956).