(1) In determining the punishment according to this Act, it shall be done on the following basis:-
(a) The seriousness of the offense and the extent of the fault of the offender,
(b) the circumstances of the offence,
(c) Circumstances aggravating or mitigating the seriousness of the offence,
(d) the conduct and past activities of the offender,
(e) the purpose of punishment mentioned in section 13.
(2) While determining the punishment according to sub-section (1), the punishment shall be determined as follows:-
(a) Imprisonment for an offender who commits an offense of a heinous or serious nature,
(b) Correction and rehabilitation of children when punished,
(c) Additional punishment to double the punishment for the last offence,
(d) Imprisonment for offenders who pose a threat to society or community,
(e) An offender who commits an offense while holding a position or position in a government office or a public or organized organization by misusing such position or position shall be punished with one and more punishment for such offense.