Punishment for repeat offenders
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Summary
A person who has an earlier conviction for one of the listed offences and is later convicted again for any of those same offences faces the severest penalties: life imprisonment for the remainder of their natural life, or death. The rule only kicks in when there is a prior conviction and a subsequent conviction for offences from the same list. The matter is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by the Sessions Court.
Example
Ravi was earlier convicted for an offence from the listed group. Years later he is convicted again for another offence from the same group. Under this provision he can be sentenced to life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life or to death.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 67 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life or with death.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Court of Session
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