SECTION 53 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishments

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

1. Death;
2. Imprisonment for life;
3. Repealed by Act 17 of 1949
4. Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:-
   1. Rigorous, that is with hard labour;
   2. Simple;
5. Forfeiture of property;
6. Fine.