Section 4 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023: Punishments.
Punishments.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.