CHAPTER III OF PUNISHMENTS

INDIAN PENAL CODE

Section 53: Punishments

53: Punishments::--The punishment to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are–

First–Death;

Secondly- Imprisonment for life¹;

Thirdly² omitted

Fourthly-Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely–

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

(2) Simple;

Fifthly–Forfeiture of property;

Sixthly–Fine.

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, sec. 117 and Sch., for “Secondly—Transportation” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

2. Clause “Thirdly” omitted by Act 17 of 1949, sec. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).