Section 53 lists exactly 5 types of punishment. Note: rigorous and simple imprisonment count as one type (imprisonment) with two descriptions, not two separate types.

1. 1 Pick up IPC.
2. 2 Go to Section 53 — Punishments.
3. 3 Count: (1) Death, (2) Imprisonment for life, (3) Imprisonment (rigorous or simple), (4) Forfeiture of property, (5) Fine = 5 types.

The text reads: Section 53: Punishments to which offenders are liable: death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment (rigorous/simple), forfeiture of property, and fine.