(a)death;
Section history
Section 53 — Punishments
As in force on 30 November 2008.
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The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are —
(b)imprisonment;
(c)forfeiture of property;
(d)fine;
(e)caning.
Explanation.—Caning shall be with a rattan.
[Indian PC 1860, s. 53]