In this article, we will introduce you to Section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 4). In today’s article we will talk about what is this section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.
Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 4
Punishments- The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita are-
- (a) Death;
- (b) Imprisonment for life, that is to say, imprisonment for remainder of a person’s natural 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.
