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Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Chapter -3

OF PUNISHMENTS

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Section 53

Punishments

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are—

First.— Death;

1[Secondly.— Imprisonment for life;]

2* * * * *

Fourthly.— Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—

  • (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
  • (2) Simple;

Fifthly.— Forfeiture of property;

Sixthly.— Fine.

Footnote

  1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "Secondly.—Transportation" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
  2. Cl. Thirdly omitted by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).

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