BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 71 — Punishment for repeat offenders.
Replaces IPC Section 376E.
Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is subsequently convicted of an offence punishable under any of the said sections shall be punished with imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, or with death.
Nearby sections
- 68 Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.
- 69 Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc.
- 70 Gang rape.
- 72 Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc.
- 73 Printing or publishing any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission.
- 74 Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
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