BNS 2023Chapter IIIIPC: IPC Section 53
Section 4
Punishments
Punishments
Plain English Explanation
BNS Section 4 lists the six types of punishments. The most significant NEW addition compared to IPC is "Community Service" as a punishment. Community service can be awarded instead of imprisonment for minor offences. The BNS has expanded community service provisions significantly as an alternative to incarceration for petty offences.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 4
The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are— First— Death; Secondly— Imprisonment for life; Thirdly— Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely— (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; Fourthly— Forfeiture of property; Fifthly— Fine; Sixthly— Community Service.
Keywords
punishmentdeath penaltyimprisonmentrigorous imprisonmentcommunity servicefineforfeiture
Punishment
As prescribed for each offence
IPC Equivalent
IPC Section 53
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