Punishment for repeat offenders 1
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Summary
Anyone previously convicted of any of the listed rape offences who is later convicted again of any of those offences faces the most severe penalties. The offender will be sentenced either to life imprisonment for the remainder of their natural life or to death.
Example
Rohan was earlier convicted of a rape offence. Years later he is convicted again for another listed rape offence. The court must sentence him either 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 376 or section 376A or section2 376AB or section 376D or section 376DA or section 376DB 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.
1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
2 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
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