53. Punishments.--The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are-- First.--Death; 2*[Secondly.--Imprisonment for life;] 3* * * * * Fourthly.--Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:-
(1) Rigorous, that is with hard labour;
(2) Simple; Fifthly.--Forfeiture of property; Sixthly.--Fine. Transportation;"(w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
3. "Thirdly,-Penal seritude;" was rep. by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e.f. 6-4-1949).