# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 53: Punishments

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/53/

## Text

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. 2. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for "Secondly.-- Transportation;"(w.e.f. 1-1-1956). 3. "Thirdly,-Penal seritude;" was rep. by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).

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