What concept was the punishment for breaking a law based on?

Punishments were given to set an example in front of the society and make sure that no one ever dares to do such mistakes again.

Explanation:

Punishment is society's solution to the injuries it suffers through crime. Fines, incarceration and, in some cases, certain acts of restitution are the most common forms of punishment meted out to criminal offenders by society through the criminal law system in this country.