Section 4N/APUNISHMENT
Punishments.
Full Text
4. 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.
Plain English Summary
Lists the six types of punishments applicable under the Sanhita: Death, Life Imprisonment, Imprisonment (Rigorous or Simple), Forfeiture of property, Fine, and Community Service.
Punishment
Death, Life Imprisonment, Rigorous/Simple Imprisonment, Forfeiture, Fine, Community Service.
Practical Note
Section 4 introduces 'Community Service' as a new punishment, marking a significant shift from the IPC. It focuses on restorative justice for specific minor offences.
हिंदी पाठ
4. दंड.—इस संहिता के उपबंधों के अधीन अपराधी जिन दंडों के लिए दायी हैं, वे ये हैं—
(क) मृत्यु;
(ख) आजीवन कारावास;
(ग) कारावास, जो दो विवरणों का है, अर्थात्:—
(1) कठिन, अर्थात् कठोर श्रम के साथ;
(2) सादा;
(घ) संपत्ति का समपहरण (जब्ती);
(ङ) जुर्माना;
(च) सामुदायिक सेवा।