Section 53 of The Indian Penal Code – Punishments

Section 53 of The Indian Penal Code – Punishments

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are—
First,—Death;

¹[Secondly,—Imprisonment for life;]

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Fourthly,—Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—
(1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
(2) Simple;
Fifthly,—Forfeiture of property;
Sixthly,—Fine.

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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “Secondly.—Transportation” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
2. The words “Thirdly,–Penal servitude;” omitted by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).

See Index of IPC

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