Section 40: Types of punishment

1) The punishments for the offences set forth in this Act shall be as follows:

(a) Imprisonment for life,

(b) Imprisonment,

(c) Fine,

(d) Imprisonment and fine,

(e) Compensation,

(f) Imprisonment for the failure to pay a fine or compensation,

(g) Community service in lieu of imprisonment.

2) Where any law provides for the sentence of confiscation of property for any offence, such sentence of confiscation shall not be imposed for that offence after the commencement of this Act.

3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section, no sentence of fine of less than one rupee and of imprisonment for a term of less than one day shall be imposed.