Section 53 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

53. Punishment

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

First- Death;

39 [Secondly- Imprisonment for life;]

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Fourthly- imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:-

(1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labor;

(2) Simple,

Fifthly- Forfeiture of property;

Sixthly-   Fine.