Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 2
Punishments
Chapter 2 Overview
This chapter of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on Punishments. It contains 10 sections that provide detailed legal provisions, definitions, procedures, and regulations related to this specific area of law.
Each section within this chapter addresses specific aspects of Punishments, providing clarity on legal requirements, obligations, rights, and procedures. These provisions are designed to ensure proper implementation and understanding of the law in this domain.
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Section 4
Punishments
Section 5
Commutation of sentence
Section 6
Fractions of terms of punishment
Section 7
Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple.
Section 8
Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
Section 9
Limit of punishment of offence made up of several of fences.
Section 10
Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences,judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.
Section 11
Solitary confinement
Section 12
Limits of Solitary confinement
Section 13
Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction.