IPC → BNS
IPC Section 376E in BNS
IPC Section 376E corresponds to BNS Section 71 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376E |
|---|---|
| New provision | 71 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 71 — Punishment for repeat offenders
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 376E in BNS?
IPC Section 376E is BNS Section 71 — Punishment for repeat offenders.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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