Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter -3

OF PUNISHMENTS

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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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