Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
III · Section 53

Punishments

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are— First,—Death; [Secondly.—Imprisonment for life;] * * * * * Fourthly.—Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—

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

(2) Simple; Fifthly.—Forfeiture of property; Sixthly.—Fine.

Judgments on Section 53