The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 53 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are - First - Death; Secondly - Imprisonment for life; [x x x x] Fourthly - Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely: - (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour; (2) Simple; Fifthly: - Forfeiture of property; Sixthly - Fine. Clause "Thirdly" omitted by Act 17 of 1949, sec.2 (w.e.f. 06/4/1949).