Section 4 — Punishments.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita areβ€” (a) Death; (b) Imprisonment for life; (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:β€” (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; (d) Forfeiture of property; (e) Fine; (f) Community Service.

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