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Section 4: Punishments

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER II: OF PUNISHMENTS

Section 4: Punishments.

Bare Act

Offender Punishments under the Provisions of this Sanhita

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are:

  • (a) Death;
  • (b) Imprisonment for life;
  • (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:
    • (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
    • (2) Simple;
  • (d) Forfeiture of property;
  • (e) Fine;
  • (f) Community Service.

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