Punishments.

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Code are— First.—Death; 1 [Secondly.—Imprisonment for life;] 2 * * * * * Fourthly.—Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—

1. (1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
2. (2) Simple; Fifthly.—Forfeiture of property; Sixthly.—Fine.

² Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “ Secondly .—Transportation” (w.e.f. 1 -1-1956).

³ The words “ Thirdly,--Penal servitude;" omitted by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2 (w.e. f. 6-4-1949).