Section 4

Punishments.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

  • Act 45 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the provisions relating to offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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Chapter II: Of punishments Sections 4 to 13

    The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are—
    (a) Death;
    (b) Imprisonment for life;
    (c) Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—
    (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
    (2) Simple;
    (d) Forfeiture of property;
    (e) Fine;
    (f) Community Service.

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