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Section 53 — Punishments

As in force on 15 May 1998.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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53.Punishments

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code, are —

(a)death;

(b)imprisonment;

(c)forfeiture of property;

(d)fine;

(e)caning.

Explanation 1.—Caning shall be with a rattan.