It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Burdah (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "In any punishment other than the limits set by Allah, do not strike more than ten lashes."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المدنيين رضي الله عنهم اجمعين / 16487