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Section 4 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

Definition of Section 4 BNS According to the Government of India

What is Section 4 BNS?

Punishments.— 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.

Varun Kumar Jha

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