IPC 53 vs BNS 4: Punishments
Section 53 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 74% of the old wording is kept; 11 words removed and 14 words added.
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IPC section 53Punishments
The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are— First,—Death; Secondly.—Imprisonment for life; * * * * * Fourthly.—Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:— (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; Fifthly.—Forfeiture of property; Sixthly.—Fine.
BNS section 4Punishments
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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