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Section 53 — Punishments

As in force on 17 August 2026.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 30 November 2008 Revised edition
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
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.