IPC Section 53. Punishment


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 3
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Punishment - Parliament of India

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

First.Death;

1[Secondly.Imprisonment for life;]

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Fourthly.Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:

(1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;

(2) Simple;

Fifthly.Forfeiture of property;

Sixthly.Fine.

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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “Secondly.—Transportation” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).

2. Cl. Thirdly omitted by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
- - -
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
- - Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
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