Section 53: Punishments.

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

(1) Rigorous, that is, with hard labour;

(2) Simple; Fifthly.—Forfeiture of property; Sixthly.—Fine.