Punishments - Section 4 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Punishments

The punishments to which offenders are liable under the provisions of this Sanhita Punishments. are—

1. Death;
2. Imprisonment for life;
3. Imprisonment, which is of two descriptions, namely:—
1. Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;
2. Simple;
4. Forfeiture of property;
5. Fine;
6. Community Service.

The Community Service is a New Type punishment introduced in the BNS. It is defined under section 23 of BNSS - Sentences which Magistrates may pass.