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Section 53 — Punishments

As in force on 1 July 2020.

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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.—Caning shall be with a rattan.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 53]