53. Punishment.- The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are- First- Death;
Secondly- Imprisonment for life;
Thirdly – Omitted by Act 17 of 1949
Fourthly- imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:-
(1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
(2) Simple,
Fifthly- Forfeiture of property;
Sixthly- Fine.
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